The Outer Worlds
Runs at 60 FPS on PS5
Native App · Independently measured, 1 source.
Frame rate by console model
PlayStation 5
Native app · Independently measured
- Cinematic
- 30 FPS
- Performance
- 60 FPS
Frame-pacing issues and drops below 30fps were observed.
The mode struggles to maintain 60fps; drops to 15fps were observed in battle.
PlayStation 5
Backwards compatible · Independently measured
- Performance · Dynamic 4K
- up to 60 FPS
The original PS4 edition runs on PS5 with an uncapped frame rate.
Digital Foundry reports 30fps cinematic and 60fps performance modes for Spacer’s Choice Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X, with performance-mode drops. The original back-compatible version is uncapped at 60fps on Series X and PS5.
About
The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
Game data from IGDB · 654 ratings
Screenshots
E3 2019 TrailerDisplay and compatibility
Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.
Where to buy
PlayStation Store
Xbox Store
55.3 GB download
Nintendo eShop
17.3 GB download
Epic Games
GOG
Steam
US prices from each platform's own catalogue, cached at the last sync.
Sources
- Digital Foundry
In the 30fps cinematic mode, the game provides a good first impression as you explore the landscape of the starting planet, Terra 2.
Last verified August 25, 2026
Patch history
Mar 2021
Patch 01.08 · 26GBJan 2021
Patch 01.07 · 26GBSep 2020
Patch 01.06 · 21.4GBOct 2019
Launch
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