For gamers on the fence about whether a 4K TV is worth the investment, the PlayStation 5 readily answers the question. The PS5 includes an expected upgrade in graphics processing. This means that games have a new opportunity to reach framerates and resolutions that beefy gaming PCs struggled with just five years ago.
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With the PS5 also able to offer ray tracing to make games even more beautiful than ever, it's tempting many gamers to upgrade their setups. Those who are worried there aren't enough good games out there to make the transition worth it will find that there are several fantastic titles, both remakes and new releases, that can run at full capacity on the PS5.
Updated July 28, 2021 by Mark Sammut: The PS5's library is steadily growing, with each passing month introducing new games that showcase the platform at its best. History has proven that a game doesn't need to come close to supporting 4K and 60 fps to be a masterpiece, but the option is nevertheless appreciated. Sony's system has plenty of power under the hood, more than enough to run certain games at 4K and 60 fps. Which titles reach these benchmarks on the PS5? Are they some of the best PS5 games on the market? This article has expanded to include a few 2021 releases that shine brightly on the ninth-generation hardware.
13 Scarlet Nexus
- Release Date: June 24, 2021
New, successful IPs should be celebrated, particularly when it comes to ambitious RPGs. Bandai Namco's Scarlet Nexus serves as a great introduction to a universe that, hopefully, will be further expanded upon by subsequent releases.
Visually, Scarlet Nexus can't compare to the likes of Final Fantasy or Persona, but it delivers something on the same level as a Tales of game. Featuring real-time combat that is fast-paced and deceptively complex, Scarlet Nexus runs very well on the PS5.
12 Guilty Gear Strive
- Release Date: June 11, 2021
Arc System Works is among the best developers in the fighting game genre, even if the majority of the studio's franchises can be overwhelming for newcomers. Guilty Gear Strive succeeds in reducing the license's entry barrier while retaining the tight and punishing combat system that has defined the series since its inception.
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Guilty Gear Strive looks like an anime and runs brilliantly on the PS5, offering 4K visuals alongside 60 fps. Players seeking a ninth-generation fighting game can do much worse than Guilty Gear Strive; just make sure to play through the tutorial.
11 Chivalry 2
- Release Date: June 8, 2021
Multiplayer games tend to be unpredictable due to their performance depending on a user's connection; however, as long as no external factors interfere, Chivalry 2 runs at 60 fps while managing a 4K resolution. Torn Banner Studios' hack and slash game drops players in large-scale medieval battles with melee combat taking center stage.
Precision is the name of the game here as players must not only swing their weapons accurately and intelligently but parry any incoming attacks.
10 Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
- Release Date: November 12, 2020
It might have taken a while but Capcom finally released the Devil May Cry game that fans deserve. Originally debuting in March 2019 for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, Devil May Cry 5 went next-gen with its Special Edition, a version that includes Vergil as a playable option.
Permitting ray tracing is disabled, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition runs at 4K and can reach 120 fps. Devil May Cry 5's combat might be the most complete in the hack and slash subgenre, and the Special Edition offers the best version of it.
9 Resident Evil Village
- Release Date: May 7, 2021
The eighth mainline entry to the Resident Evil series is well-served on the PS5. The new and wonderfully magnetic nemesis Lady Dimitrescu is a compelling enough reason to play the game. But for gamers who want to witness the giantess in her full splendor, the PS5 is eager to please.
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Village supports native 4K resolution, 60 fps, and raytracing. This means that your happy romp trying to elude and escape from the beautiful vampire aristocrat will remain unmarred by bad mood lighting. Get running!
8 For Honor
- Release Date: February 14, 2017
Ubisoft's For Honor is not exactly new, but its refresh on the PS5 breathes life into it. For Honor's beautiful historical locales and characters will be viewable at full 4K resolution. Players can also look forward to smooth 60 fps gameplay, which is a promising upgrade over the last generation of consoles.
More frames per second means that players have more motion to react to, meaning they can dodge and strike with previously unknown precision (and precarity!). For anyone looking to get into online fighting games on their shiny new console, look no further.
7 Fortnite
- Release Date: November 12, 2020 (PS5)
Fortnite is a cultural icon that has absorbed players all around the world since its release. However, because of its complexity, console gaming limited the fidelity available to much of its player base. That's no longer the case with the new generation of consoles.
The PS5 offers variety and caters to what gamers value in their high-action games. Fortnite players can look forward to building, looting, and battling at full 4K/60 fps. Gamers who want to step beyond 60 fps can play the game at a lower resolution with an fps of 120 (that is, if they have a TV that can support it!).
6 Dead By Daylight
- Release Date: November 12, 2020 (PS5)
The asymmetrical horror multiplayer game Dead by Daylight is among the breakout hits of the last generation. Players assume the role of victims who must flee from a player-controlled killer. The game still boasts a strong player base of about 25 million across all consoles. Getting into the game on a new console is a safe bet, as developer Behavior Interactive continues to update the game with new content and events.
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Dead by Daylight on the PS5 is a welcome upgrade over other versions. The game runs at the new 4K/60 fps standard and also ups the visual fidelity so that gamers can really appreciate all the gory details.
5 Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
- Release Date: March 12, 2021 (PS5)
The newest mainline Crash Bandicoot game is a welcome revival to a classic series. Though there has been controversy (and disfunction) over the game's always-online requirement on PC, there exist no such limitations on the console. Console gamers looking to play the newest kid-friendly marsupial romp are served by the power of the PS5.
The game runs at full 4K/60 fps and is noticeably smoother and sharper than on the PS4. The PS5's solid-state drive also means that the game loads extremely quickly, which is a welcome change for anyone who remembers the original trilogy's lengthy load times!
4 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Release Date: November 12, 2020 (PS5)
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is an ambitious entry to a long-running series. The Assassins Creed games have always been known for realizing beautiful historic settings. Valhalla is no different, bringing its feudal frontier to life as players explore and conquer an English countryside in the shoes of ninth-century Norse invaders.
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Like with other titles, gaming on the Ps5 is a favorable prospect. Even with its graphical boost, the PS5 handily keeps up with Valhalla's demands and ensures that the player experience is as seamless as it is immersive.
3 Borderlands 3
- Release Date: November 12, 2020 (PS5)
Borderlands 3 is a fun, intense game that retains many players, even as it prepares to launch its (rumored final) Director's Cut DLC. And with an incoming movie adaptation, there's hardly been a better time to get into it. Given everything, the team over at Gearbox decided to grace gamers with a welcome upgrade.
The PS5 version of Borderlands 3 offers a 'performance' mode and a 'resolution' mode. The performance mode renders the game at 120 fps and lower resolution, whereas resolution mode runs the game at 4K/60 fps. The next-gen also offers faster loading times across the board, and this change is huge for Borderlands 3. The improvements to menus alone solidify how the PS5 version of the game is how it's meant to be played.
2 The Nioh Collection
- Release Date: February 5, 2021
Nioh 1 & 2 were unexpected hits in the "souls-like" genre. While its seed of creativity dates all the way back to 2004, the last decade of success for challenging, immersive action RPGs breathed new life into its development over at Team Ninja.
Now, The Nioh Collection has a home on the PS5, which is welcome news for anyone stuck waiting for the next big souls-like, Elden Ring. The Nioh Collection features both Nioh titles, which can be played at 4K resolution and beautiful smooth 60 fps. High framerates are especially welcome for challenging action games, which encourage precise "dodge and punish" gameplay.
1 Gran Turismo 7
- Release Date: 2022
A taste of things to come.
The Gran Turismo series has always pushed the visual envelope. Now, its presentation on the PS5 approaches new levels of beauty by boasting both fluidity and clarity. Whereas 2017's Gran Turismo Sport hovered around 30 fps on PS4, Gran Turismo 7 will boast full 4K resolution, a smooth 60 frames per second, and raytracing to boot.
Not only will the game be a pleasure to watch in motion, but ray tracing also ensures that the cars will reflect their environment, making the whole experience that much more immersive. Players will also enjoy the responsiveness of full 60 fps gameplay, especially when it comes to those pesky hairpin turns!
Every PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, And PC Game Coming Out In 2021 (And Beyond)
In relation to the PS5, the best is yet to come. As studios grow more familiar with the tech's potential, more games will come out that push Sony's console to its limits. Here are all the upcoming PS5 games, along with the titles announced for the Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC: