The First Descendant
Runs at 60 FPS on PS5
Native App · Independently measured, 1 source.
Frame rate by console model
PlayStation 5
Native app · Independently measured
- Fidelity Mode · Dynamic 2560x1440 - 3840x2160
- 30 FPS
- Balanced Mode · Dynamic 2080x1170 - 3840x2160
- 40 FPS · VRR
- Performance Mode · Dynamic 1280x720 - 2560x1440
- 60 FPS
A few single-frame drops were observed.
Requires a 120Hz display.
The source says it guns for 60fps; performance can drop below target.
Digital Foundry measured native 30fps Fidelity, 40fps Balanced, and 60fps-targeting Performance modes on both PS5 and Xbox Series X. The supplied video reports that update 1.0.1 improved PS5 performance, but no supplied source describes patch 01.145.000.
About
Launched in July 2024, The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person co-op action RPG looter shooter featuring high-quality graphics developed using Unreal Engine 5. In the game, players become a Descendant whose mission is to combat against alien invaders – The Vulgus who crossed dimensions over 100 years ago and brought with them the devastating Colossi and destruction– for the survival of humanity and to protect Albion and the continent of Ingris. Players will encounter spectacular stories as they grow stronger through various missions and raids to finally discover the…
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Screenshots
TrailerDisplay and compatibility
Where to buy
Included with Game Pass on console and PC
US prices from each platform's own catalogue, cached at the last sync.
Sources
- Digital Foundry
So it is true here as well: The First Descendant offers nine possible ways to play on PS5 and Series X, with a 60fps performance mode, 40fps balanced mode (on 120Hz displays) and 30fps fidelity mode
Last verified August 26, 2026
Patch history
Aug 2026
Patch 01.145.000 · 73.5 GBAug 2026
Patch 01.144.000 · 73.5 GBAug 2026
Patch 01.142.000 · 69.3 GBJul 2024
60 FPS added in patch 1.0.1
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