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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.
First Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Analysis Calls It 'A Phenomenal Experience'
An analysis of Crimson Desert running on the PlayStation 5 Pro reveals a 'phenomenal experience' with multiple graphical modes including performance, balanced, and quality settings, all featuring ray tracing. While the PS5 Pro's PSSR upscaler works well, minor artifacts are present, though expected to be improved with PSSR2. The game generally maintains solid performance, with occasional dips in CPU-intensive areas, but is not considered poorly optimized.
We Finally Have Our First Look at Crimson Desert Running on PS5 Pro — but We're Still Waiting on Base PS5 and Xbox Series X and S - IGN
Digital Foundry has provided the first look at Crimson Desert running on the PlayStation 5 Pro, showcasing its ray tracing features and targeting 60fps in Performance Mode. While the Pro version appears impressive, the game's performance on base PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S has yet to be revealed. The developer, Pearl Abyss, has assured fans that optimization is ongoing ahead of the March 19 release.
'Whatever We Say, People Won't Believe Us': Crimson Desert Dev Promises Full PS5 Tech Breakdown for Launch
Pearl Abyss has promised a full technical breakdown of Crimson Desert's performance on consoles at launch, addressing player concerns about the lack of pre-release footage. The developer is providing early access to Digital Foundry for an in-depth analysis, including preliminary details on the PlayStation 5 Pro version targeting 60fps with ray tracing.
The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI wants to run your game room and office, but it's not as sharp as the Blade
The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI gaming laptop offers a sleek design and a vibrant OLED display but falls short in performance compared to competitors like the Razer Blade 14 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. While it includes productivity features like stylus support, its middling performance at its price point makes it a difficult recommendation for PC gamers seeking the best value.
Game Reviews
DSOGaming provides a PC performance analysis for the remake of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly. Separately, The Wand Report reviews the Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, noting its 'teeth, claws, and monkey paws'.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Comparison Shows Switch 2 Performance Between PS5 and Xbox Series S
A new comparison shows that Monster Hunter Stories 3 on the Nintendo Switch 2 achieves performance levels between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S. The analysis highlights the game's performance across different platforms.
Marathon PS5 vs PS5 Pro Comparison
An analysis comparing Marathon on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro shows visual enhancements on the Pro model. Both versions of the game maintain a consistent 60fps frame rate.
Fatal Frame II Remake Demo Comparison Highlights Unstable 30 FPS Performance Across Platforms
A comparison of the demo for the upcoming Fatal Frame II remake, Crimson Butterfly Remake, highlights unstable 30 FPS performance across multiple platforms. While anticipation for the remake remains high, the demo's performance issues have raised concerns, despite the game's potential to be a standout horror title.
Video: Fatal Frame 2 Remake Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. Xbox Series S/X comparison
Koei Tecmo has released a demo for Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, enabling comparisons between the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X versions. While all platforms target 30 FPS, performance can be unstable, with the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series S showing visual cutbacks, particularly in vegetation and shadows on the Nintendo console.
PS5 Pro Enhancements Revealed for Long-Awaited Adventure Game
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert will feature PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements, including support for PSSR 2.0, High CPU Frequency Mode, Geometry Shader Oversubscription, and NGG Culling for 4K resolutions at higher frame rates with ray tracing. Despite these technical details, skepticism remains among players due to the game's PC-focused review process, prompting a response from PR representative Will Powers.
Resident Evil: Requiem – PS5 vs PC Performance Analysis - IGN
This analysis compares the performance of Resident Evil: Requiem on PlayStation 5 and PC, focusing on display modes and graphical features like ray tracing. The base PS5 targets a stable 60 fps at an upscaled 4K resolution, while the PS5 Pro offers modes for higher frame rates (up to 120 fps) or enhanced ray tracing at 60 fps. The PC version with a high-end GPU provides the best visual fidelity and performance, with path tracing offering significant graphical improvements at a substantial performance cost.
