Lag ruins immersion. One second of delay can cost a ranked match, especially in fast-paced titles like Call of Duty: Warzone or Warframe. That’s exactly why many competitive players switch to Google DNS for PS5—not as a miracle fix, but as a smart optimization layer. After extensive testing across different regions and ISPs, Google DNS consistently delivers faster domain resolution, fewer handshake delays, and more stable matchmaking connections on PlayStation 5. Let’s break down why it works—and when it’s not