Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl: Next-Gen PlayStation 5 Performance & Quality Unveiled

The creative minds steering the development of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has shared detailed insights regarding the performance differences when playing the game on various PlayStation 5 models. The discussion highlights technical plans for both the standard console and its upgraded counterpart.

The technical producer revealed that the studio is working to launch the game on the standard PlayStation 5 with enhanced settings, targeting Featuring ultra-high-definition visuals with 4K clarity, delivered smoothly at 60 frames per second in quality mode. Presently, the base console operates at 2K resolution at 60 frames per second in performance mode, although there are active plans to reach parity at 4K once the game is officially released.

The upgraded console version will support 4K at 60 frames per second in both performance and quality modes. Notably, the quality mode on the enhanced hardware benefits from additional textures that have been integrated to improve visual fidelity. Below is a summary of the technical goals:

• Standard PS5: Quality mode at 4K 30fps and performance mode currently at 2K 60fps, with plans to upgrade both to 4K 60fps.
• PS5 Pro: Both quality and performance modes are designed to run at 4K 60fps, with extra enhancements.

The technical team has also implemented modifications to scalability settings on the enhanced version. Adjustments to shadow quality, resolution techniques, visual effects, shading, as well as volumetric elements like clouds and lighting, contribute to a markedly improved atmospheric experience on the advanced console.

A member of the communications team remarked that while the enhanced quality mode on the upgraded console presents the most visually appealing version, personal play preferences lean toward a consistent 60 frames per second in performance mode. This sentiment underscores the balancing act between graphical quality and smooth gameplay.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is already Accessible on the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox consoles Game Pass, and PC, with its release for the standard PlayStation 5 and the upgraded PS5 Pro scheduled for November 20, 2025.