Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Console and PC Performance Deep Dive
Warhorse Studios' highly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2), promises impressive performance across all platforms. Recent tests reveal smooth gameplay on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles, with options catering to diverse hardware capabilities. Let's delve into the performance details across PC and consoles.
CryEngine's Photorealistic Prowess
KCD2 leverages CryEngine, known for its performance-oriented approach. While employing older rendering techniques (limited shaders, basic lighting), the engine excels in delivering photorealism through physically based materials. Eurogamer highlights CryEngine's SVOGI (sparse voxel octree global illumination) as a key factor in creating realistic indirect lighting, enhancing the visual impact of light sources and reflections. The developer's familiarity with CryEngine, honed from the first game, has enabled significant feature enhancements in the sequel.
Console Performance Modes
PS5 and Xbox Series X offer two modes: a fidelity mode (30fps at 1440p) prioritizing visual fidelity and a performance mode (60fps at 1080p) emphasizing frame rate. Xbox Series S exclusively supports the fidelity mode. The PS5 Pro provides a single, high-performance option at 60fps and 1296p, upscaled to 4K using PSSR. Fidelity mode enhances visuals with increased foliage detail and improved shadow casting, particularly benefiting outdoor scenes. The PS5 Pro further elevates visuals with sharper imagery and enhanced ambient occlusion.
PC: Customizable Graphics and Upscaling
PC players enjoy full control over KCD2's graphics settings. Upscaling is optional, with support for FSR and DLSS. However, XeSS, sharpening options, and frame generation are absent. Despite CryEngine's performance focus, running KCD2 at 4K with maximum settings will demand substantial GPU power. Five quality presets (low, medium, high, ultra, experimental) allow for easy optimization to match individual PC configurations. Warhorse Studios provides a comprehensive guide to help players prepare their systems for optimal gameplay.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 launches February 4, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Visit our dedicated KCD2 page for more information.
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