Crimson Desert Mostly Runs At 60FPS On PS5 Pro, Says Digital Foundry

"The game looks sharp in all three visual modes (optimal, balanced, and quality, with optimal being the performance-focused option), though some PSSR upscaling artifacts can ruin parts of the image. DF is hopeful that Crimson Desert's final version will look better, thanks to it using the upgraded version of PSSR seen in Resident Evil Requiem."

"As for framerate performance, Digital Foundry reports that all three modes do a solid job sticking to their target framerates, even the 60FPS "optimal" mode. However, framerates can drop significantly during big battles, though DF's John Linneman made it clear that these moments are "not the norm at all.""

Crimson Desert, an anticipated open-world action RPG launching March 19, has generated significant excitement for its visuals and gameplay features. Console gameplay footage was unavailable until Digital Foundry released PS5 Pro performance analysis on March 12. The game offers three visual modes: optimal (60FPS performance-focused), balanced (40FPS), and quality. All modes maintain their target framerates consistently, though significant frame rate drops occur during large-scale battles, described as non-typical occurrences. The visuals appear sharp across modes, though some PSSR upscaling artifacts are present. Digital Foundry expresses optimism that the final version will improve visual quality using an upgraded PSSR version. Reviewers will only have access to the PC port, with reviews releasing 24 hours before launch.

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