Are there any improvements in graphics or performance since the beta?
In summary, both quality and performance options run with a fully unlocked frame-rate.
DRS is possible though: it’s integrated into the alternative frame-rate mode for every current-gen console.
Series S is similar, albeit with a 1792x1008 to 2560x1440 dynamic range.
It’s worth noting that cutscenes are fixed to the max resolution in both cases.
Hence, the performance isn’t wildly different to quality mode.
What’s the difference?
Grass draw distance and density are identical between all consoles, and all modes.
Even Series S holds its own against PS5 and Series X in rendering Limgrave’s beautiful opening vistas.
But what of the 60fps dream?
You’re effectively trading performance stability against image quality and visual features.
It’s a mixed bag, but PS5 does have an advantage in frame-rate mode overall.
Still, without VRR support, the v-sync judder is present either way.
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Where does this leave Xbox Series S?
Again, frame-rate mode struggles with consistency and we’d also recommend variable refresh rate support in this case.
The issue is that it’s less effective overall, given that the average frame-rate is significantly lower.
For example, motion blur is enabled in the game’s quality mode.
Oddly though, there is something unusual going on in the frame-rate mode.
It appears during boss fights, and then de-activates for open-world areas.
By comparison Series S rarely has the effect engaged in frame-rate mode, if ever.
So, in other words little has changed.
The advantage widens further in select cutscenes, showing something of a regression from the 60fps target here.
Either way it’s clear visuals and frame-rates are changed for the worse here, if by small margins.
Elsewhere, the overall impression is that little has changed for the better.
