For the King
Locked to 30 FPS on PS5
No frame rate patch has been released for this title.
Frame rate by console model
PlayStation 5
Backwards compatible · Reported
- Default · 1440p
- 30 FPS
The PS4 version runs on PS5 via backwards compatibility in a single 1440p mode locked to 30 FPS. The supplied sources do not state a frame rate for Switch or describe a performance-changing patch.
About
For The King is a turn based roguelike, RPG that can be played solo or cooperatively online and features strategic adventuring, turn based combat, and persistent choices. Players must survive cunning enemies and creatures, wicked weather and brutal traps in their quest to solve the mysterious death of the king and bring order to the land.
Game data from IGDB · 85 ratings
Screenshots
TrailerDisplay and compatibility
Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.
Where to buy
Included with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog
PlayStation Store
Xbox Store
2.3 GB download
Nintendo eShop
1.1 GB download
Steam
GOG
Epic Games
US prices from each platform's own catalogue, cached at the last sync.
Sources
- Backwards-Compatible
For the King (PS4) is backwards compatible with the PlayStation 5, offering a single graphics display mode running 1440p resolution at Locked 30 FPS.
Last verified August 27, 2026
Patch history
Jan 2020
Patch 01.04 · 332MBOct 2019
Patch 01.03 · 332MBMay 2019
Patch 01.02 · 487.5MBApr 2018
Launch
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