An analysis by VG Tech shows that Call of Duty: Warzone's recently added 120fps mode works surprisingly well on the PlayStation 5. Previously, developers for titles such as Rocket League and Warzone reported that achieving 120fps gameplay with backward compatible titles on PS5 was nigh on impossible.
Sony's implementation of backward compatibility apparently served as the problem, with Rocket League developer Psyonix saying that a simple patch wouldn't do the trick for enabling 120fps. The studio would instead need to develop a "full native port," whereas a similar frame rate boost on Xbox Series X merely demanded a small update. Notably, Call of Duty: Warzone and Star Wars: Squadrons encountered the same exact obstacle. While the Series X received 120fps updates for these titles, PS5's frame rate for backward compatible games topped off at 60fps.
After Raven Software deployed the Season 4 update for Warzone, which unleashed the PS5 frame rate enhancement, YouTube channel VG Tech tested the mode's overall performance and fidelity. The results don't disappoint, either. During especially intense action-packed moments, the frame rate dips to just below the 120 mark. At its lowest, the performance may drop to about 110fps, though this seems a rare occurrence. Whenever the player is on their own, scavenging for loot and the like, the video shows that Warzone maintains 120fps pretty reliably, even during instances of quick turns and sprinting.
In terms of resolution, VG Tech noted that Warzone's 120fps mode for PS5 targets dynamic 4K, with the highest resolution hitting 2730 x 1536 and the lowest sitting at approximately 1372 x 1536. The game's UI, however, boasts a resolution of 3840 x 2160, the channel added.
This implementation of a boosted frame rate isn't perfect by any means. As some PS5 owners may already know, taking advantage of Warzone in 120fps requires players to disable HDR prior to booting the game. It's a trade off that not everyone will want to make, but VG Tech's analysis shows such a comprise is at least worth a try.
Well over a year after its initial release, Call of Duty: Warzone's forward momentum has yet to cease. Raven Software deployed Season 4 last week, introducing new operators, extra weapons, fresh points of interests, and mysterious red doors.
Call of Duty: Warzone is playable now across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
Source: VG Tech