Hellblade 2 on PS5 Pro Stands Out with More Stable Resolution and New Upscaling Options
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Hellblade II is available on PlayStation 5 and offers two modes - Quality and Performance, with the Pro version maintaining stable 2560x1080p resolution in both.
- Performance mode on standard PS5 and PS5 Pro increases frame rate to 60 fps compared to 30 fps in Quality mode.
- The console versions have a fixed image aspect ratio, unlike the PC version with a native resolution of 3840x1606p.
- PlayStation 5 Pro enhances visuals with PSSR and TSR upscaling technologies for smoother edges and slightly sharper images respectively, without affecting performance.
Improved Resolution and Frame Rates in Hellblade II on PS5 Pro with PSSR and TSR Upscaling Technologies
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, previously an Xbox exclusive, is now available on PlayStation 5, offering a performance mode on both standard PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles. YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits conducted a detailed technical performance analysis of the game on these systems in a comparison video. According to ElAnalistaDeBits’ findings, the standard PlayStation 5 version operates with a dynamic resolution that can range from 2560x1080p down to 720p in Quality mode and 635p in Performance mode, upscaling to 3840x1606p. The PlayStation 5 Pro, however, maintains a stable 2560x1080p resolution in both Quality and Performance modes, also upscaling to 3840x1606p. Regarding frame rates, Quality mode on PlayStation 5 consoles locks the game at 30 frames per second. Performance mode increases the frame rate to 60 fps. However, ElAnalistaDeBits notes that the comparison video primarily features less demanding sections, making it unclear whether frame rate drops occur during intense combat scenes or those with heavy visual effects. The PlayStation 5 Pro further enhances the visual experience by offering two upscaling technologies: PSSR and TSR. PSSR provides smoother edges, while TSR delivers a slightly sharper image without impacting performance.
Optimized Resolution Ratio on Console Versions vs. Native 3840x1606p on PC in Hellblade II
In all console versions, the image aspect ratio is fixed, with no option to enable the 16:9 format. For reference, the PC version runs at a native resolution of 3840x1606p with maximum settings. Visual differences compared to console versions are not significant, with rendering resolution being the primary distinguishing factor between platforms.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Senua's Saga: Hellblade II |
| Brief Summary | The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S |
| Released | May 21, 2024 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 19+ |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean |
| Genre | Ninja Theory |
| Genre | Xbox Game Studios |
| Ratings | 74/100 (145 reviews) |
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