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Game Reviews
Reviews for Death Stranding 2 on handhelds, Project Songbird, and Screamer's PC performance have been released. The analysis covers benchmarks and overall performance on PC hardware.
Evening Multiplex
Gearbox Software released a special DevCast episode to check in on Borderlands 4 PC performance. The article also mentions official trailers and a trailer for SIRENS: Nyr.
Report: Crimson Desert's Story Was Decided Last Minute; Dev Reveals Strife During Development
A report indicates that the story for Crimson Desert was finalized late in development, with internal strife occurring during the game's creation. The article also discusses performance issues on Xbox Series X, suggesting PC as a potential alternative if console performance does not improve.
Game Reviews
This analysis examines the PC performance of Death Stranding 2, detailing frame rates, graphical settings, and potential optimizations. The article provides insights into how the game runs on various PC hardware configurations.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach feels great on the PC (but not so great on the Steam Deck)
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach offers a visually stunning experience on PC, closely matching the PlayStation 5 version's fidelity. However, the PC port suffers from minor stutters and frame drops, which were absent in the original console release. Performance on the Steam Deck is significantly poor, with framerates inconsistently ranging between 15-25 FPS even with dedicated low-settings presets.
Crimson Desert Looks 'Rough' on Base PS5, Here's 25 Minutes of Direct Capture Footage
Crimson Desert has been tested on the base PlayStation 5, with footage showing the game looking 'rough' and 'fuzzy' with significant screen tearing in Performance Mode. Despite visual shortcomings, the gameplay experience is reported to be adequate, offering similar content to the PS5 Pro or high-powered PC versions.
Crimson Desert's Performance Mode 'Not Recommended' on Base PS5, Here's 25 Minutes of Direct Capture Footage
Digital Foundry's early analysis suggests that Crimson Desert's Performance Mode is not recommended on the base PlayStation 5 due to unstable frame rates and low resolution. Quality and Balanced modes offer more stable performance, while the PS5 Pro with its PSSR 2 upscaler targets 60fps with improved image quality. The game's visuals are described as 'rough' and 'fuzzy' on the standard PS5.
How is Crimson Desert on PS5?
Crimson Desert offers a visually impressive open world on PlayStation 5, though performance varies across its three graphical settings: Balanced, Performance, and Quality. While Balanced mode provides a stable experience closer to 30fps with good visuals, Performance mode achieves near 60fps at the cost of resolution and visual fidelity. The Quality mode is not recommended for general gameplay due to severe camera motion stutter.
Crimson Desert Studio Share Prices Fall by Almost 29 Percent Following Reviews
Following the release of Crimson Desert, developer Pearl Abyss's share price has fallen by nearly 29 percent, likely due to mixed reviews with an aggregated Metacritic score of 78. The game's performance on PlayStation 5, including its Pro version, has been detailed, while information regarding its performance on Xbox Series X/S is still anticipated.
Tested: PS5 Pro's Upgraded PSSR Put Through Its Paces On Four Top-Tier Games
Digital Foundry tested Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro with its upgraded PSSR technology across four games: Silent Hill f, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A separate analysis of Alan Wake 2 is forthcoming.
Tested: PS5 Pro's Upgraded PSSR Put Through Its Paces On Four Top-Tier Games
Digital Foundry tested the PlayStation 5 Pro's upgraded PSSR technology using four games: Silent Hill f, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A separate analysis of Alan Wake 2 is forthcoming. The article focuses on the performance improvements offered by the new hardware.
Crimson Desert PC: Nvidia And AMD ML Tech Delivers Vastly Improved Lighting
Digital Foundry's analysis of Crimson Desert suggests impressive visual fidelity and performance, particularly on the PlayStation 5 Pro. While further testing is needed for base PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, the current signs point to a potentially phenomenal experience, especially with the Pro's upgraded PSSR technology.
Crimson Desert FAQ confirms no cross-save and day-one patch
Crimson Desert will not feature cross-save functionality and will receive a day-one patch. Digital Foundry's analysis suggests the game will offer a phenomenal experience on PlayStation 5 Pro, with potential for impressive visuals and high frame-rates, though performance on base PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles remains to be seen.
I still have a soft spot for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX in 2026, but does this last-gen flagship hold its own against…
This analysis evaluates the continued relevance of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card in 2026, comparing its performance against newer Nvidia and AMD offerings like the RTX 5070 and RX 9070 XT. Despite lacking newer features like Redstone frame generation, the 7900 XTX demonstrates strong native 4K performance, often outperforming competitors that rely heavily on AI upscaling, though pricing remains a key consideration.
Crimson Desert finally gets PS5 Pro footage and 'overall performance across the three modes is impressive' but…
Digital Foundry has provided an in-depth look at Crimson Desert running on the PlayStation 5 Pro, praising its ray tracing technology across performance, balanced, and quality modes. While the performance mode generally achieves its 60fps target, occasional dips occur in densely populated areas. The analysis suggests that console performance is promising, despite the lack of official PS5 and Xbox Series X|S footage.
Round Up: The Previews Are In For Elden Ring's Updated Switch 2 Build
Previews for Elden Ring's optimized Nintendo Switch 2 build indicate the game will run at approximately 30-40 FPS, with resolutions near native 1080p in handheld mode. While performance shows improvement over previous demos, some dips were noted, particularly during rain effects. The game is expected to launch on the Switch 2 sometime this year.
Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Performance Mode “Surprised” Digital Foundry “By How Good it Was Overall”
Digital Foundry has analyzed the performance modes of Crimson Desert on the PlayStation 5 Pro, noting its surprising overall quality and ability to target 60 FPS in Performance mode. While the game offers Performance, Balanced, and Quality modes with varying frame rates and resolutions, some demanding scenes can cause frame rate drops. The analysis also touched upon the image upscaling technology and its current artifacts, with expectations for improvement at launch.
Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Footage Revealed, Performance Mode “Puts Up a Good Fight” to Hit 60 FPS
Digital Foundry has analyzed the performance of Crimson Desert on the PlayStation 5 Pro, revealing three distinct graphical modes: Performance, Balanced, and Quality. The Performance mode targets 60 FPS with upscaled 4K visuals and raytracing, though frame rates can drop in busy scenes. The analysis also noted that the current build's image upscaling quality may improve with a planned update for launch.
Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro: This Is How Good It Looks And How Well It Runs
Digital Foundry's analysis suggests Crimson Desert will offer a phenomenal experience on the PlayStation 5 Pro, particularly with its PSSR technology. While further testing is needed on base PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, the current signs point to impressive performance and visuals for the Pro version.
Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro: This Is How Good It Looks And How Well It Runs
Digital Foundry's analysis suggests Crimson Desert will offer a phenomenal experience on the PlayStation 5 Pro, particularly with its PSSR technology. While further testing is needed on base PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, the current signs point to impressive performance and visuals for the Pro version.
