A Closer Look at Ultra Settings and 4K Performance in Hell is Us

Hey everyone,

Following the recent reveal of the PC specifications for Hell is Us, we've seen a lot of passionate discussion—especially around the mention of 30 FPS in 4K with a RTX 4090 GPU when using Ultra settings.

Link to PC Specs news :
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1620730/view/515211349279638277?l=english

We’d like to take a moment to clarify what that actually means, and why there’s more to the story than that single number.

[h3]Understanding Our Graphics Presets[/h3]
The performance estimates we provided are based on very conservative benchmarks. Our Ultra settings aim to push visual fidelity as far as possible—and we do mean ultra.
Here's how our built-in upscaling is configured across each preset:

Low: 50%
Medium: 40%
High: 30%
Very High: 20%
Ultra: 10%

By default, the game uses Unreal Engine’s Temporal Super Resolution (TSR) for upscaling, but we also support DLSS, XeSS, and FSR—all of which will be fully updated to their latest versions at launch in September.

[h3]So... 30 FPS on a 4090?[/h3]
With Ultra settings, we prioritize visual fidelity over framerate. That said, the RTX 4090 will run Hell is Us at higher than 30 FPS in 4K Ultra—but it may not consistently reach 60 FPS. We’re simply being realistic in our communication to avoid overpromising. Our goal is to set clear expectations, not to limit what your system can achieve.
Remember, you’re always free to tune the settings to find the balance that’s right for you. Ultra is just the upper ceiling.

[h3]Try It for Yourself[/h3]
Don’t let this hold you back from giving the demo a try during the upcoming Steam Next Fest. You’ll be able to test the game directly and get a feel for how it performs on your own system. Every PC is different, and real-world performance can often surprise you.
Thanks again for your feedback and support—we love seeing the community so engaged, and we’re excited for you to dive into the world of Hell is Us.

See you soon,
The Hell is Us Team