Genre: Action-Adventure, Strand
Developer: Kojima Productions
Publisher: Sony Interactive
Release Date: September 24, 2021
PS Studios Game? Yes
PSVR2 Compatible? No
Metacritic Score: 85
PSSR? No
RT? No
Highest Resolution: 4K (with Decima engine's own TAA solution)
Highest FPS: 60fps
prioritize quality: 4K native at a locked 30fps.
prioritize performance: 1440p-4K DRS at a very nearly locked 60fps.
*All technical information is based off Death Stranding 2 as no Pro analysis exists at the time of writing. However, considering this Pro enhancement came shortly after DS2's launch, the sequel provides a good baseline of expectations until a full analysis can be done - 'Pro's performance and quality modes look nearly identical despite a 2x in framerate. Both Pro and base PS5 performance modes run in an 120 Hz container, resulting in less input lag. Outside of base PS5's higher DRS (1800p-4K) in quality mode, Pro performance mode matches its graphical settings (distant terrain detail/geometry, shadows, AO & texture LODs). Base PS5 performance mode's 1260p-1800p DRS can be noticeably blurrier, with more image instability/shimmer/fizzle as well as worse reflections/shadows/draw distance than all the other modes.'