An otherwise a solid release tested, and how it matches up to PS5.

Now, the PS5 version finally seems (mostly) playable at that native 4K.

Meanwhile, Xbox Series S only offers 1080p and 1440p resolution options.

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There are no apparent discrepancies in textures, shadow quality, or level of detail.

Dropped frames are a possibility, but these tend to be both rare and brief.

Drops in busy areas are still to be expected, but most other blips tend to correct themselves quickly.

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Elsewhere, the Xbox version works well - mostly.

Load times are faster than on last-gen console hardware, although PS5’s are a touch better overall.

This even applies to NPCs and system text, like emote descriptions, which is laughable.

final fantasy 14: series s vs series x at 1440p screenshots

That’s the state of affairs on PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S as of now.

final fantasy 14: series x vs ps5 at 1440p screenshots

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