Dragon’s Dogma 2 Frame Rates Massively Improved with Patch 3.2 on PS5, PS5 Pro
Capcom's Patch 3.2 for Dragon's Dogma 2 has delivered dramatic frame rate improvements on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, addressing performance problems that have dogged the open-world RPG since launch. According to Push Square's testing, the update goes far beyond the developer's stated goal of general optimisation, transforming how the game runs on both consoles ahead of the release of its Dark Arisen expansion.
On base PS5, Performance mode now holds a steady 60fps even in crowded areas such as the city of Vernworth, while PS5 Pro owners can uncap the frame rate for smoothness reportedly topping 100fps with ray tracing off, or a consistent 60fps-plus with it enabled. The Pro version also now uses Sony's upgraded PSSR upscaler, helping maintain visual clarity alongside the performance gains. The overhaul comes roughly two and a half years after launch, following similar engine fixes Capcom made for Monster Hunter Wilds, and readies Dragon's Dogma 2 for its Dark Arisen expansion launching in October.
In short
- Patch 3.2 vastly improves Dragon's Dogma 2 frame rates on PS5 and PS5 Pro
- Base PS5 Performance mode now holds a steady 60fps
- PS5 Pro can exceed 100fps; fix precedes October's Dark Arisen expansion
Explained simply
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an open-world role-playing game made by Capcom, in which players explore a fantasy world and fight monsters. It first launched on PlayStation 5 in 2024, and players have had options that trade visual effects for smoother movement on screen.
The PlayStation 5 is Sony’s standard console, while the PS5 Pro is a more powerful version. Frame rate describes how many images the game displays each second; a steadier, higher rate can make movement look smoother. Capcom’s updates to the game’s RE Engine, which it also uses for other titles, are part of its effort to improve performance across its games.
The reported changes matter to players choosing between visual detail and smoother play, and to people considering the game ahead of its planned expansion. Sony’s PSSR is an image-upscaling technology intended to improve visual clarity while using console resources efficiently.
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