How well does the graphically ambitious Hell is Us perform on PC, PS5, and Xbox? Here’s a breakdown of visuals, frame rates, and differences between PC and console.
Built on Unreal Engine 5, Hell is Us demands modern PC hardware, while consoles like Xbox Series X and PS5 generally deliver a stable experience—though with some variations in graphics quality and frame rate.
Hell is Us: Performance on PC
On PC, Hell is Us runs well overall. For 1080p on medium settings, you’ll need at least a GTX 1070 or RX 5600 XT, along with a Core i7-7700K and 16 GB of RAM. For 1440p with high detail, an RTX 3080 or RX 6800 XT is recommended.
At 4K with maxed-out settings and upscaling options like DLSS, FSR, or XeSS, even an RTX 4090 struggles: according to benchmarks, frame rates hover around 30 FPS, with occasional stutters and brief hitches. VRAM usage can reach 12 to 13 GB. The game runs much smoother at lower resolutions and detail settings.
Hell is Us on PlayStation and Xbox
On Xbox Series X, Hell is Us consistently hits 60 FPS—both in performance mode and with high graphics settings. Resolution and image sharpness are steady, and no major technical issues have been reported so far. The Xbox Series S also manages 60 FPS but with pared-down effects and lower resolution. Texture quality and lighting are visibly weaker than on Series X, but gameplay remains smooth.
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On PlayStation 5, Hell is Us usually runs between 30 and 60 FPS in performance mode. In heavier scenes, some players on Reddit reported short frame drops and loading pauses when transitioning between large areas. In my own playtest, I didn’t encounter major frame rate issues—just occasional pop-ins and an audio glitch in a section with heavy waterfalls.
The PS5 Pro delivers noticeably sharper visuals, far fewer pop-ins, and overall more stable performance. Hell is Us makes effective use of techniques like PSSR, and the DualSense controller adds subtle haptic feedback that enhances immersion without going overboard.
Hell is Us Performance: The Verdict
Hell is Us scales well across platforms but clearly pushes PC hardware at 4K. If you’re aiming for top resolution, you’ll need a high-end GPU and should rely on upscaling. Xbox Series X offers the smoothest console experience with steady frame rates and solid visuals, while Series S trades graphical fidelity for fluid gameplay. On PS5, performance is solid overall, and the PS5 Pro provides a noticeable boost in image quality and stability.
