The Outer Worlds 2 Xbox Series X Port Outperforms PS5, Says Digital Foundry

"0n the surface, The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series X look very similar, but a closer examination reveals that the former suffers from image breakup, lower resolution, frame rate drops, and screen tearing even in performance mode. Digital Foundry also noted small lighting downgrades in PS5. As for the PS5 Pro, the report states that it uses Sony's proprietary upscaler, PSSR, which doesn't interact well with The Outer Worlds 2's lumen lighting or RT lighting effects."

"The report concludes that PS5 Pro's "frame rate dips and more intense encounters are common, and the general run of play is noticeably worse than Series X in the finished game." It goes on to speculate that The Outer Worlds 2 may have utilized some proprietary hardware features in Xbox Series X|S that neither the PS5 nor PS5 Pro have."

The Outer Worlds 2 runs better on Xbox Series X|S than on PS5 or PS5 Pro. On PS5 the game exhibits image breakup, lower resolution, frame rate drops, and screen tearing even in performance mode, along with minor lighting downgrades. PS5 Pro uses Sony's PSSR upscaler, which interacts poorly with the game's lumen and RT lighting, producing frame-rate dips and worse overall play compared with Series X. The game includes six non-romanceable companions that can betray the player. A Moon Man plushie is the prize for a contest through November 16. Limited-edition customizable Xbox controllers are available above the $70 game price. GameSpot rated the game 8/10. Early-access players gain access on October 24; general access follows later.

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