A graphics comparison for Dragon’s Dogma 2 has arrived online courtesy of ElAnalistaDeBits, delivering over 16 minutes of gameplay footage that demonstrate what Capcom’s new fantasy RPG—which some reviewers have described as being “exceptional” and “utterly massive”—looks like running on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PCs ahead of its release tomorrow on March 21, 2024. Console players can expect frame rates of anywhere from 30 to 45 FPS, according to the video, while PC players will be able to enjoy what appears to be substantially faster loading times and other improvements that include longer draw distances.
Graphics comparison:
Platform specifics/hardware specs:
- Xbox Series S: Dynamic 1440p/~35fps with temporal reconstruction and unlocked framerate
- Xbox Series X: Dynamic 2160p/~40fps with temporal reconstruction and unlocked framerate
- Playstation 5: Dynamic 2160p/~38fps with temporal reconstruction and unlocked framerate
- PC: 2160p Max Settings with DLSS Balanced | RT ON | | RTX 4080 | i9 12900K | 32GB DDR5 | SSD NVME
Key highlights, including what sounds like worse visuals on Xbox at the expense of slightly higher FPS:
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 has a single display mode on all 3 consoles.
- The game uses ray-Tracing for global illumination on PC, PS5 and XSX. Xbox Series S does not have ray-tracing. This setting does not affect shadows and reflections.
- Ray-tracing cannot be disabled on PS5/XSX.
- Load times may be faster on PC if you have an NVMe SDD. PS5 has a slight advantage over Xbox Series, although anecdotal in this section.
- Xbox Series S renders at 1440p with temporal reconstruction, while PS5 and XSX render at 2160p. PS5 has a slightly higher average resolution than XSX.
- All 3 console versions have unlocked framerate. It is not possible to lock it at 30fps.
- The framerate ranges between 30~45fps on all 3 platforms, although XSX has a slightly higher average than PS5 (about 2/3fps).
- Drawing distance is higher on PC, followed by PS5. Xbox S/X Series has some less shadow and vegetation detail in the distance.
- PS5 also has slightly more detailed shadows compared to XSX, especially in the distance.
- Xbox Series S/X shows slight banding on some surfaces (especially on some highly tessellated terrain).
- Reflections in all versions are SSR. Xbox Series S shows a slightly lower quality of reflections.
- On PC, Capcom wanted to confirm along with the delivery of keys that they are working to further optimize the game. Soon you will have a dedicated video of this version.
Capcom on DD2’s Character Creator, which released earlier this month as a free download for those wanting a head start:
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Character Creator ＆ Storage lets you create your player character, known as the “Arisen,” and your main Pawn, who will be your loyal adventuring companion. You can create up to 5 Arisen and 5 main Pawns, any of which can be transferred to the main game.
Critics are saying:
- “Dragon’s Dogma 2 feels like the first proper RPG I’ve played in years. Its world is captivating, filled with stories both told and waiting to be found.”
- “As you play through the utterly massive game, you can almost physically feel yourself missing out on content as story choices are made, loyalties are declared, and vital characters are killed.”
- “Dragon’s Dogma 2 is the ultimate version of Capcom’s fantasy adventure, offering unparalleled, visceral combat against stunning and imposing mythical creatures and thoroughly rewarding exploration you need to experience.”
- “Despite its slightly dated graphics and occasional frame rate issues, Dragon’s Dogma II emerges as a standout action RPG, offering a unique style and refreshing gameplay formula that captivates players.”