How does Cyberpunk 2077 perform on PS5?
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Q.How does Cyberpunk 2077 perform on PS5?
A.On PS5 today Cyberpunk 2077 runs far better than at launch: the 2.3 update added VRR and other optimizations so a base PS5 generally holds the game’s 60 fps performance target, while a PS5 Pro with a VRR/120Hz TV can see much bigger gains (averages ~80 fps, peaks to 120fps in some scenes) though ray‑tracing mode remains closer to 30–40 fps and dense areas can still cause drops.
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Yes — Cyberpunk 2077 performs very well on modern PlayStation 5 hardware compared with its original launch, and Update 2.3 (July 17, 2025) is the big reason. The patch added official VRR support and other platform fixes, so a standard PS5 typically maintains the Performance mode target (~60 FPS) while a PS5 Pro paired with a VRR/120Hz display can unlock higher frame‑rates (Digital Foundry testing and multiple outlets report averages around ~80 FPS with peaks up to 120 FPS in light scenes). See the official 2.3 patch notes for details on VRR and features.
That said, tradeoffs and caveats remain: Ray Tracing/Quality mode is still roughly 30 FPS on base PS5 (and about 40 FPS on PS5 Pro with VRR), and crowded or CPU‑bound locations can produce stutters or drops. You need a VRR‑capable TV/monitor (and correct HDMI/PS5 settings) to get the Pro gains, and some players reported odd VRR hiccups that could require system or game setting tweaks. For hands‑on analysis and numbers, see coverage from Digital Foundry via roundups at sites like Push Square and GamesRadar.
