MULTI [Digital Foundry] Why the return of 30fps console gaming is inevitable

[Necrokiller]

Why the return of 30fps console games is inevitable

Future games will be more ambitious - and they can't all run at 60fps.

www.eurogamer.net

UE5:

It's quite unlike anything we've seen before, but the point is that the demo runs at an inconsistent 30fps during gameplay, while cutscenes are actually operating at a literally cinematic 24fps. Both CPU and GPU are put through the wringer here, so simply scaling down resolution to improve frame-rate will not help much

But CerebralTiger told us otherwise. Whaa happunnn ?

 

[CerebralTiger]

Guru Leadbetter's gettin' sloppy

Lumen improvements in Unreal 5.1 include:

• Improved performance optimizations in High scalability mode with the goal of achieving 60 fps on consoles

https://portal.productboard.com/epicgames/1-unreal-engine-public-roadmap/c/845-lumen-improvements

UE5.2 improves this further

Also, using Asobo's engine as a basis for the end of 60fps in current-gen console games is quite the stretch lol.

 

[Necrokiller]

lol @ improvements.

UE4 was also "improved" to run on the PS4 after the initial demo. YIKESSS

Also, Asobo's showcase runs fine Series S

 

[CerebralTiger]

These improvements are specifically aimed at the 60fps target. In Sweeney, we trust

 

[CerebralTiger]

From Guru's write-up:

And if performance really is a top priority, the PC platform will always be there for you.

Imagine telling everyone in the DF Direct video that Gotham Knights fails to maintain 60fps on a 12th gen i9 / RTX 4090 PC, dropping to 45fps when not stuttering, and dropping well below 30fps when stuttering due to shader compilation

The game runs better on PS5 lmao

 

[Necrokiller]

Also, LOL @ targetting Asobo and not Gotham Knight. Looks like poor CerebralTiger was really forward to the game

 

[CerebralTiger]

Guru ne khud target nahi kia Gotham Knights ko. Regardless, it performs better on PS5 than it does on anyone's PC

By extension, it's not the best example of why a transition to 30fps console gaming may be coming.

 

[Necrokiller]

These improvements are specifically aimed at the 60fps target. In Sweeney, we trust

For what though? CPU or GPU? One of them will end up disappointing CerebralTiger either way

 

[NaNoW]

I am guessing "Performance mode" is still going to be well alive and kicking

 

[CerebralTiger]

 

[Necrokiller]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1583069632092856320

#JusticeForSeriesS

 

[Necrokiller]

"Performance" mode...alive and kickin'

 

[CerebralTiger]

The only thing that won't be alive and kicking is that aging engine

 

[Necrokiller]

Digital Foundry: "(Requiem) beautiful tech showcase that pushes the consoles hard"

CerebralTiger: "@g1nG 3nGInE"

 

[faraany3k]

What about those high performance SSD super ultra world rendering claims by some console peasentary 1 year back.

 

[Radical]

Sabr ker le, release to honay de pahlay! Abhi next-gen start hua nhi, baseless speculation start ker di lol.

Proper next-gen 1st party games & UE 5 only games from actually renowned & competent devs. should paint a clearer picture!

 

[CerebralTiger]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1588272695460126720

 

[CerebralTiger]

That moment when console 30fps is better than PC 60fps

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1585677837981425666

 

[Necrokiller]

How much is CerebralTiger willing to pay for a "Pro" upgrade when an announcement of a $900-$1000 GPUs has him drooling already? YIKESSSSS

 

[Radical]

Price to Nvidia se bahut kam hay bhai, gotta see the benchs in RT games.