DF: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, PS5 & Series X/S patch tested

Summary

• Xbox Series X targets1440p/60fps in performance mode, 2160p/30fps in quality mode. It hits both resolution targets while maintaining the framerate targets using dynamic resolution scaling (DRS)
• Xbox Series S targets1080p/60fps, with no quality mode. It also hits the framerate and resolution targets, also using DRS
• PS5 offers the same resolution and framerate targets as Xbox Series X.
• PS5 load times are cut in half with the new patch (native PS5 as opposed to PS4 back-compat)
• Xbox Series S/X load times are about a second slower than PS5 with the patch

The new patches feature slightly upgraded textures and shadows compared to the last-gen back-compat versions

Both consoles exhibit minor framerate drops during cutscenes and occasionally during gameplay. DF theorize it's due to background data streaming, not lack of GPU performance.

PS5: the new patch largely fixes the drops during cutscenes, but not the drops due to world streaming.

Xbox Series X suffers major hitching during world streaming in performance mode only. Same with Xbox Series S. These drops are infrequent.

It's basically a wash between the two consoles.

Got this game on GamePass, no way I’m paying that Sony tax on PayStation.

So much for xbsex being the 60fps @4k, KING.

Easily my fav Star Wars games when I played it on PC and it made to my top 10 games of 2019. Glad it got the upgrade it needed cause Jedi Fallen Order desrves every credit, kudos to Respawn for putting the shame on JJ.

better load times on ps5, and same performance with graphics. Sounds like PlayStation is premium Star Wars experience.

Even a baby could do it!

Always knew that investing all your resources into the SSD was worth it. 1sec faster loading is all i ever wanted and dreamed of. Sony FTW!

it is and it isnt a next gen version. Yes it uses the new GDK's but the bones of it is still last gen (VG Tech had a video about this game). While it does see some improvements, it is not the exact same as a game made fully with PS5 or XSX in mind

@davillain-: I still need to play it. It's "free" thanks to GP, so I just need to carve out the time

@sheevpalpamemes: 1 sec. 🤣

shoots fast i see...

yeah i said it

You're really going to hang your hat on 1 second faster load times? Well guess what? The Xbox Series S/X version supports Dolby Vision. That's the real premium experience.

One more time, they both perform pretty much the same. I like seeing this parity.

Too bad I already played the PS4 version. If they offer new trophies for me to hunt I might return, love the settings and gameplay. Have to give credit for EA and Respawn (or just Respawn) for giving free upgrade and also for digital edition PS5 and last gen Series S users paths for physical to digital upgrade.

I already got the platinum trophy for this game but I'll gladly play it again in performance mode whenever I get a PS5, it's an amazing game that better get an equally amazing sequel.

I need to go back and give the game another chance. I kind of lost interest on the 2nd or 3rd planet fighting frog monsters.

PS4 games don't have Sony tax, that's just PS5 games.

Lol. This is supposedly a power of XSX. Such an advantage over PS5

Nobody cares about Dolby vision.

@sheevpalpamemes: I guarantee you more people care about Dolby Vision than about one second faster load times.

Nah, the difference between hdr 10+ and dolby vision is minimal and you'd have to be a trained professional to know the difference. Most screens won't take advantage of dolby vision. Faster load times means more gaming. It's so easy a baby could figure it out.

Vg tech has the series x running higher resolutions on the drs drops.

these comparisons seems pointless now. Just for people who want to argue over minutia

fired this up a couple of months ago but then read about the incoming patch so parked it. will give it a whirl again now it's had an engine tune.

edit: didn't realise you have to get it from ps store it's not an auto upgrade.

edit2: importing my old saves crashed it. i had to start a new game, then my old save worked .

and slug goats. i know what you mean. the creature enemies were a bit shit. i managed to persevere though. really enjoyed it overall

I do not understand why this game is so demanding. It looks borderline PS3 era.

What are you talking about?

The PS3 would have NO chance in redering this game.....how in the blue hell does it look like a PS3 game?

@uninspiredcup: You're smoking crack, please stop

@uninspiredcup: I would like to know what you are on so that I can avoid it. 😊

SW is hilarious. I've been waiting for this patch to drop and am excited to finally play it. Sounds like it's a wash between the systems so stop arguing and go and enjoy a great game.

Finally finished it last night. Found the second half of the game way better than the first. But on the whole really enjoyed it.

Bollocks

Re-checking Force Unleashed, it had very impressive rag-dolls and destruction effects on Euphoria.

Its vegetation appears to be better as well. Fallen Order is a modern day Oblivion.

i tried it on the ps5 last night. had crashes and big framerate drops on higher resolution. not wanting to be the bearer of bad news but dont get your hopes up

@uninspiredcup: I praying this is just trolling from you, otherwise seek medical help asap as something's misfiring in your brain and that's not something to ignore.

Only people who have watched this DF video will even know about the loading-time difference. But people with Dolby Vision TVs will absolutely know when the DV logo pops up on their screen when the game starts.

@UnnDunn: i have an extensive 4k blu ray collection and an oled. The difference is neglible.

@UnnDunn: Sure...