Death Stranding 2’s Performance Is Exemplary On Both PS5 And PS5 Pro – Report

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In its initial release for PlayStation 4, Death Stranding stood out for its stunning visuals, leveraging Guerrilla’s Decima Engine in a manner distinct from their Horizon series. Continuing this trend, Kojima Productions has once more presented a game that challenges visual limits, with notable refinements on enhancements already demonstrated in the Horizon Forbidden West using the engine.

As a gamer, I’m blown away by Death Stranding 2’s meticulously crafted open world. The level of detail in every corner is staggering, and Digital Foundry points out that the visual quality is exceptionally high. Even static images seem almost real-life, and this illusion carries over to motion as well. The team at Digital Foundry was particularly impressed by the game’s weather effects. They specifically mentioned the improved water physics compared to Horizon, which allows for more dynamic behavior in gameplay situations. If you want to dive deeper into the technical aspects, check out the full breakdown below.

In the testing phase, Death Stranding 2 maintains its two frame rate goals, remaining constant at either 30 or 60 frames per second based on the mode you select for PS5 or PS5 Pro. Interestingly, opting for performance mode on either console allows the game to run within a 120Hz environment on compatible screens, delivering smoother and more immediate input responses along with consistent performance.

The distinctions between Sony’s two gaming consoles might not be as pronounced as you may assume, since they both strive for 1440p outputs and apply the Decima Engine’s unique method for upscaling to 4K. Digital Foundry observes that this approach can lead to some visual instability on the standard PS5, with the image appearing clearer on the PS5 Pro, possibly due to the more potent console maintaining a native 1440p resolution more consistently.

The main distinctions lie in the Quality and Performance settings on the PS5, as reported by Digital Foundry, where the gap between these modes can be substantial enough for players to opt for lower frame rates but superior quality. However, in the case of the PS5 Pro, the difference between the two is nearly undetectable, leading the publication to advise sticking with the Performance mode.

Death Stranding 2 will become available for those who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition ahead of time, providing early access starting from June 24, before it’s officially released on June 26 for everyone. In his review for TopMob, Diego Nicolás Argüello remarks that while Death Stranding 2 follows its predecessor closely at times, it fails to make as strong an impact due to its reliance on familiar storylines, a noticeable absence of novelty, and an overemphasis on reinforcing the weaker aspects present in the original Death Stranding.

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2025-06-23 22:39