Fallout 4, a popular game set in a post-apocalyptic world called the Commonwealth, still has fans hooked almost ten years after its release in 2015.
Recently, we got our hands on the newly launched PS5 version of the game, and we’re here to talk about how it performs technically. We’ll be doing a full review soon, but for now, let’s talk about what we’ve found.
Thanks to the recent Amazon Fallout show, interest in this game has gone up. But those who are new to Fallout 4, might not know that the game had some issues when it was first released almost ten years ago on the PS4.
It didn’t crash as much as some other Bethesda games, but it had problems with its frame rate and load times.
Thankfully, the PS5 version of Fallout 4 is a big improvement. It’s what you’d expect from a game that’s been out for so long, but it’s still nice to see that Bethesda hasn’t messed it up.
The game has two modes: one that aims for a smooth 60 frames-per-second at a dynamic 4K resolution, and another that focuses on a sharper image at 30 frames-per-second.
For most players, the 60fps mode is the real winner here. It makes the game feel much smoother to play, with better movement and aiming.
Plus, there aren’t any annoying frame drops like there were on the PS4. The dynamic resolution also works well, keeping the game looking good even during intense action.
However, if you prefer a sharper image, you can switch to the 30fps mode. But in our opinion, the trade-off isn’t worth it. The game looks a bit better, but you’ll notice muddy textures more often.
As for the quality of the graphics, there isn’t much of a difference between the two modes. Bethesda says the quality mode has better settings, but we couldn’t tell the difference.
Overall, Fallout 4 runs great on the PS5, but there are still some small issues. The game sometimes hitches when you enter busy areas, and there are occasional visual bugs like flickering textures. But these problems aren’t too distracting.
One big improvement is the load times. On the PS4, they could feel long, but on the PS5, they’ve been cut down significantly.
In short, Bethesda did a good job with this PS5 version of Fallout 4. There are a few minor issues, but if you’ve been wanting to play Fallout 4 on a PlayStation console without the frame rate problems, now’s your chance.