Does Genshin Impact Support 120 FPS on PS5?
No, as of version 3.4, Genshin Impact still does not have an option for 120 frames per second when running on PlayStation 5 consoles. The game remains capped at a maximum of 60 FPS on PS5 and other current-gen systems.
As an avid Genshin Impact player and content creator focused on tracking the latest gaming tech updates, I‘ve done extensive research into whether miHoYo plans to add 120 FPS support. In this article, I‘ll share everything we know so far about potential FPS improvements coming to the popular anime game.
An Overview of Frame Rate Options in Genshin
First, let‘s quickly recap the frame rate situation across platforms:
| Platform | Frame Rate Options |
|---|---|
| PC | 30 FPS / 60 FPS / Unlocked |
| iOS Devices | 30 FPS / 60 FPS / 120 FPS |
| Android Devices | 30 FPS / 60 FPS / 90 FPS / 120 FPS |
| PlayStation 5 | Capped at 60 FPS |
| Other Consoles | Capped at 60 FPS |
As you can see above, mobiles devices have received significant Genshin FPS boosts over the last year, with the latest flagship phones now supporting up to 120 frames per second. Unfortunately, PS5 and other consoles remain stuck at 60 FPS.
The Case for 120 FPS on PS5
There are a few reasons why many players, including myself, believe PS5 should also get an optional 120 FPS mode:
PS5 Hardware is More Than Capable – With a powerful custom SSD, 8-core Zen 2 CPU, and custom RDNA 2 graphics, the PS5 delivers way more performance than necessary to run Genshin well above 60 FPS. Other graphically intensive PS5 games already allow 120 FPS without issue.
Smoother Combat and Exploration – Having double the frames displayed each second would make Genshin‘s action combat and open-world traversal feel much more responsive, fluid, and immersive. This is especially helpful when precisely evading enemy attacks.
Reduced Input Delay – At higher frame rates, there is less delay between player inputs via the controller and character actions on screen. 120 FPS provides the Snappiest gameplay experience possible.
Consistency With Mobile Versions – If mobile platforms like smartphones can run Genshin at 120 FPS, surely Sony‘s powerful PS5 console can as well without significantly increased development costs or resources for miHoYo.
Based on these advantages, upgrading to 120 FPS just makes sense for the PS5 edition. It would take full gameplay enjoyment on console to the next level.
Is 120 FPS Support Coming to PS5?
Sadly, miHoYo has not officially confirmed if or when Genshin Impact might get 120 FPS console support at this point. I scoured through update announcements, developer Q&As, forum user questions, and more – but clear details are lacking.
However, I don‘t believe PS5 will be stuck at 60 FPS forever. Here are some positive signs:
PlayStation partnered with miHoYo and offers some Genshin Impact exclusives skins/rewards for PS players. Ensuring optimal PS5 performance could be part of this deal.
In the recent Version 3.4 live stream, miHoYo specifically called out their technical achievement of hitting 120 FPS on certain new high-end Android devices. If mobile is getting this treatment, consoles can too.
The Genshin community has repeatedly requested 120 FPS options for PS5 on Twitter and Reddit. And we‘ve seen miHoYo eventually deliver widely desired features before based on fan feedback.
Leakers have hinted that an early 120 FPS mode is already implemented internally for testing. While just a rumor, this suggests the capability likely exists and could roll out soon.
My personal speculation based on covering countless gaming patches and updates – I predict Genshin will get 120 FPS on PS5 sometime within the next 3 major updates after Version 3.4.
I‘ll be sure to share any final confirmation if 120Hz support is mentioned in future live streams or posts by miHoYo!
