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Digital Foundry: Avowed on PS5 Largely On Par With Series X|S, VRR Adds Subtle Edge
technology7 days ago

Digital Foundry: Avowed on PS5 Largely On Par With Series X|S, VRR Adds Subtle Edge

Digital Foundry compares Avowed on PS5 to Xbox Series X|S, noting PS5’s VRR helps unlocked modes run smoothly and can edge ahead in performance, while Series X visuals are broadly on par with PS5 Pro. Both platforms offer 30fps quality, 40fps balanced, and 60fps performance modes, with quality mode targeting 1440p and other modes at lower resolutions; the differences are subtle, and DF recommends watching the video or reading the full written review for the complete analysis.

Indiana Jones on Switch 2 Signals Promising Path for Cross-Gen Ports
technology11 days ago

Indiana Jones on Switch 2 Signals Promising Path for Cross-Gen Ports

Digital Foundry’s early look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2 suggests the new hardware handles current-gen ports better than its predecessor, preserving core visuals like global illumination while making selective cuts (e.g., no screen-space reflections, possible reduced shadows). The game targets 30fps with reconstruction and motion blur to sustain image quality, and while not a direct PS5/Series X replica, it retains the core experience, positioning Switch 2 as a capable platform for ambitious cross-gen ports.

Switch 2's Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade earns Digital Foundry praise
technology1 month ago

Switch 2's Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade earns Digital Foundry praise

Digital Foundry concludes that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 is largely an excellent port, delivering PS5-like visuals with PS4-era textures, running at 1080p docked with a locked 30fps and around 720p in handheld mode; loading times are faster than PS4 and the handheld image quality is impressive for a game of this scale, though PS5 remains the benchmark for performance.

FF7 Remake Intergrade on Switch 2: solid 30fps port with 1080p docked and 720p portable DLSS upscaling
technology1 month ago

FF7 Remake Intergrade on Switch 2: solid 30fps port with 1080p docked and 720p portable DLSS upscaling

Digital Foundry’s tech analysis finds Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2 to be a strong port: docked runs at 1080p while portable sits around 720p and upscales to 1080p via a light DLSS, with gameplay capped at a stable 30fps and faster PS4-era load times. Texture work largely matches PS5 in many areas but mirrors PS4 in assets, lighting is PS5-like except for some lower-resolution volumetric lighting, and some dithering is more pronounced in portable mode. Both docked and portable visuals are similar overall, though portable mode shows more DLSS-related artifacts; still, the port represents a solid technical achievement for Switch 2.

FFVII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 Shines as a Technical Showpiece, DF Finds
technology1 month ago

FFVII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 Shines as a Technical Showpiece, DF Finds

Digital Foundry’s Switch 2 review of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade deems the port a technical triumph, blending PS4/PS5 fidelity—with PS5-like lighting and closer-to-PS5 textures, while some textures and shadows stay PS4-like—achieving a stable 30fps at 1080p in docked mode and solid handheld performance; overall presentation improves on PS4, and DF suggests Rebirth could run similarly well on Switch 2 given its Steam Deck performance.

Monster Hunter Wilds PC: DLC Check Bug Causes CPU Strain
gaming1 month ago

Monster Hunter Wilds PC: DLC Check Bug Causes CPU Strain

Digital Foundry confirms that PC performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds come from the game repeatedly checking for DLC in hub/base camp areas, which increases CPU load. Buying DLC doesn’t actually boost performance; the issue is a bug. A mod called Less DLC Checks blocks these checks and can improve FPS by roughly 11–26% depending on settings. Capcom should fix the bug, but there is a workaround, especially noticeable on hub areas and lower-end CPUs.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Demonstrates Strong Performance on Switch 2 and Xbox
technology2 months ago

Final Fantasy VII Remake Demonstrates Strong Performance on Switch 2 and Xbox

Digital Foundry's analysis of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo on Xbox Series X|S reveals that the Xbox versions are visually comparable to PS5, with some instances where Switch 2 may look better due to AI upscaling, despite lower resolutions. The review highlights similarities in visual quality across platforms and notes ongoing testing for the full game release.

The Outer Worlds 2: A Sequel That Delivers Humor and Xbox Dominance
technology4 months ago

The Outer Worlds 2: A Sequel That Delivers Humor and Xbox Dominance

Digital Foundry's review of The Outer Worlds 2 highlights that the game performs better on Xbox Series X, with the console offering superior resolution and performance compared to PS5, which still needs improvements. The game fully utilizes Unreal Engine 5, and while impressive on Xbox, the PS5 version lags behind in several areas. The game is available in early access on Xbox, with a wider release on Xbox Game Pass soon.