Genre: Simulation, Strategy
Developer: Frontier Developments
Publisher: Frontier Developments
Release Date: October 21, 2025
PS Studios Game? No
PSVR2 Compatible? No
Metacritic Score: 82
PSSR? Yes
RT? Yes
RT Types: Ray traced global illumination and sun shadows
Highest Resolution: 4K PSSR
Highest FPS: 30fps
Disclaimer: JWE3 uses PSSR1 natively, so this page still displays PSSR1 metrics. However, as of September 26, the 'Enhance PSSR Image Quality' toggle (which forces PSSR2 upscaling) is activated by default. PSSR2 was made the default because it resolves a sharper, more stable image and removes PSSR1's film grain-like noise. If you experience image quality issues though, deactivate the toggle in PS5 system settings to see if PSSR1 produces better results.
Both base PS5 and Pro run at a mostly locked 30fps until particularly complex parks are built. Both consoles also utilize RTGI, but only Pro has RT sun shadows. This provides accurate penumbra for shadows, making subtle details more noticeable due to the increased contrast. RT sun shadows also provide greater realism, with shadows cast by foliage/dinosaurs appearing softer the further the shadow is from them. Pro's PSSR upscaling from a high internal resolution should also provide sharper assets like foliage, trees and water reflections compared to base PS5.