Control Resonant is PS5 Pro Enhanced, and the Pro is the only console Remedy has confirmed ray tracing for. The Pro offers three modes: Performance at 60fps and 2160p, Quality at 30fps and 2160p with ray tracing, and a Balanced 40fps ray-traced mode that needs a 120Hz display. The standard PS5 and Xbox Series X each get a 60fps Performance mode and a 30fps Quality mode, while the Series S runs a single 30fps mode.
For most players, the answer is simple: pick the 60fps mode. The game was reportedly designed around 60fps gameplay, and its melee combat, perfect dodges and air juggling all reward the extra responsiveness. The details for each console are below.
PS5 and PS5 Pro: Remedy’s Official Targets
Remedy’s Communications Director Thomas Puha published the PlayStation targets on the PlayStation Blog:
| Console | Mode | Target |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | Performance | 60fps at 1440p |
| PS5 | Quality | 30fps at 2160p |
| PS5 Pro | Performance | 60fps at 2160p |
| PS5 Pro | Quality | 30fps at 2160p, with ray tracing |
| PS5 Pro | Balanced | 40fps at 2160p, with ray tracing (120Hz display required) |
The Pro version uses Sony’s PSSR upscaling. Note that these are output targets: the game renders internally at a lower resolution and upscales, which is standard for a Northlight engine game this heavy.
Xbox Series X and Series S
Remedy has not published an official mode list for Xbox, so these figures come from independent launch analysis, and should be read as measured rather than promised:
- Series X offers a 60fps mode, at around 864p internally before upscaling, and a 30fps mode at around 1260p. That analysis described both as largely stable and called the Series X version at visual and performance parity with the standard PS5.
- Series S has a single mode, around 864p at 30fps.
The one broad criticism in that analysis was shadow quality, flagged on every console except the PS5 Pro.
Which Mode to Pick
Standard PS5 or Series X: Performance. Launch analysis reportedly measured the base PS5’s Performance mode at around 864p internally, upscaled to 1440p, with dips during traversal and big fights. Even so, the combat is the part of Resonant that matters most, and our combat guide explains why hesitation costs you: the Power economy runs on landing hits, and Perfect Dodges have a tight window. Take the frames.
PS5 Pro with a 120Hz TV: Balanced is worth a look. 40fps on a 120Hz display divides evenly into the refresh rate, which is why the mode requires one. You get ray tracing with noticeably smoother motion than 30fps. If your TV is 60Hz, the option will not help you.
PS5 Pro without 120Hz: Performance. Upscaled 2160p output at 60fps is the best general experience on any console.
Quality modes are for photo-hunting and slow exploration. There is no photo mode at launch, though: Remedy has confirmed one is coming and, in its September 25, 2026 post-launch update, said it expects to release Photo Mode “sometime in November.”
Series S: there is nothing to choose. Remedy’s launch hotfix lowered enemy health and stun thresholds on every platform, which shortens fights. Beyond that, use the sliders in our Assist Mode guide if the 30fps cap makes dodging feel harder, for example by widening the Perfect Dodge Window.
PS5 Features Beyond Resolution
Remedy’s PS5 feature post also covers the DualSense. The adaptive triggers give Dylan’s combat abilities distinct resistance, with abilities such as Barrage and ally summons each feeling different. PlayStation’s earlier coverage also mentioned haptics during horror moments and radio chatter through the controller speaker. The game supports 3D Audio with compatible headsets, plus activity cards for tracking story progress, with Game Help support arriving after launch.
If You Are Choosing Between Console and PC
The PC version is where you get path tracing, DLSS 4.5 and FSR 4, but it asks a lot of your GPU. Our PC requirements guide covers the tiers, our Steam Deck guide covers handhelds, and our release guide covers the physical edition timing if you are waiting for a disc. Every guide is on our Control Resonant hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Control Resonant PS5 Pro Enhanced?
Yes. The PS5 Pro gets Performance, Quality and Balanced modes, with ray tracing in Quality and Balanced.
Does Control Resonant have ray tracing on console?
Remedy has confirmed it only for PS5 Pro, in the Quality and Balanced modes. The standard PS5 modes do not include it, and none of the reported Xbox modes list it.
Does it run at 60fps on PS5?
Yes. The standard PS5 Performance mode targets 60fps at 1440p.
What modes does Xbox Series S get?
A single mode, reportedly around 864p and 30fps.
What does Balanced mode need?
A display that supports 120Hz, since the 40fps target relies on it.