Days Gone PC Tech Review: PS5 Comparisons, Settings Analysis + More

Bend Studio bring their excellent PS4/PS4 Pro title over to PC - and the results are very impressive. Join Alex Battaglia for a detailed breakdown of Days Gone on PC: how it improves over the console version, performance analysis, optimised settings and much, much more.
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[@191desperado]

Alex can see SSAO the same way Neo saw raw code in the Matrix

[@BoxedNinja]

Hahaha

[@pcgameboy8407]

Its pretty night and day difference. Lol more shadows and actuslly is more believable.

[@2KOOLURATOOLGaming]

Hahaha, this is so true for many graphical features. Alex is the One. The one who can see the resolution and frame rate by looking at one frame...

[@pcgameboy8407]

@@2KOOLURATOOLGaming It isnt hard to see the difference no zoom needed.

[@85wastedyears]

lmfao

[@Fuuntag]

0:54 Upgrades to PC Version SSGI 03:10 Upgrades to PC Version Texture Quality 03:55 Upgrades to PC Version Resolution 05:03 Upgrades to PC Version Volumetric Lighting & Clouds 05:23 Upgrades to PC Version Vegetation 05:58 Upgrades to PC Version Motion Blur 06:16 PS5 & PC Similarities 06:35 FOV 07:02 Upgrades to PC Version Loading 07:45 Menus 09:37 Alex’s Optimised Settings 11:40 RTX 2060 Super VS RX 5700 12:19 General Performance 13:02 Bugs 14:34 Summary

[@kieran.grant_]

You're doing the world a service my friend, thank you.

[@Fuuntag]

@@kieran.grant_thanks

[@DerxWiedergaenger]

I can still feel Alex's pain from RE8 when he mentions good menuing lmao

[@doomslayer_spyrofan3943]

Ouch

[@doomslayer_spyrofan3943]

Ouch

[@gandisu]

lol yeah, it was obvious what he was was referencing. although he was a bit wrong with his assumption since you can actually go back in the RE8 menu using the B button on your keyboard.

[@Fezzy976]

the menu's in re8 are actually fine and Alex's nit picking really shinned through in video, using the right mouse button to back out of each menu is actually a lot more intuitive than having to press ESC for every menu. I can easily enter the menu and switch settings with just the mouse. There are other issues which he mentioned but they are tiny and small for a game that looks and runs excellent. He also mentioned there is no FOV slider yet failed to point viewers to an FOV mod that works perfectly, sure you shouldn't have to rely on mods to fix games but he could of mentioned it and showed it working. This would of actually made CAPCOM look even worse in the video without him having to go on and on for 20 minutes about the smallest little details and having to zoom in 400% on pixels to show a difference or a bug.

[@gregoreuo1]

@@Fezzy976 I agree it was weird at first, but once I adjusted it was fast.

[@thehalfinstream1630]

I did not expect it to be this good, but it seems they really cared about making a great port!

[@Simonsavvi]

I felt so too. I think sony devs have some leeway from sony to not optimize perfectly. We've seen that on previous PS exclusive releases on PC. I guess the devs rly wanted to prove to sony that they do good work after their sequel got turned down.

[@saibamoe]

Cared? Maybe it was just easy to port, same architecture, remember? Not all games are hard to port, their different engines and other programmy atuff make them hard to port at times. Also here we have a Unreal Engine 4 game, unreal is amazingly nice for ports. Compared to Horizon's engine which is a custom built, or Other games with more customee engines

[@weaverquest]

@@Simonsavvi That doesn't make sense. If Sony is bothering put resources for a PC port they would for sure want the best possible port with great Steam reviews which lead to good sales.

[@fraggsta]

@@Simonsavvi It's an Unreal Engine 4 game. UE makes it quite easy to get a game running well on any platform it supports.

[@DubElementMusic]

@@fraggsta Its still a great port, sadly no raytracing, but its still a good looking game... i hopen the gameplay is fun, a bit like tlou maybe?

[@TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

Hopefully the PC version breathes some financial life into Days Gone so we can see a sequel.

[@LeadByExamp1e]

Days gone is my favorite PlayStation exclusive. Really hope Sony picks up the sequel after this

[@bryxxdore4150]

Nah no need game is boring, you have not even played it I know that for sure.

[@annoyingasshole3324]

The game already sold well for a new ip on PS4 it doesn't need PC sales.

[@3750gustavo]

@@bryxxdore4150 I played for more than 30h and I am loving it , I love killing zombies I never get bored

[@rahulpandey9472]

Only 16k players playing right now so I guess it didn't sell that well.

[@d_gadd5177]

A bit misleading as there is no PS5 version. There was a patch to run the game at 60 frames a second on PS5, but it's still a last gen game running in emulation on PS5.

[@ronjames4958]

He's a PC fanboy, what do you expect?

[@ls200076]

@@ronjames4958 no ps5 chilling

[@thenostalgicslav7386]

@@ronjames4958 This sentence makes no sense in any capacity.

[@WllKiedSnake]

It's a PS5 version because it was moved over to PS5 to allow for 60fps. It's like a backcompat Plus game. Using some of PS5 power to allow for 60fps.

[@feldartillerie1620]

Well, that's typical ... just like the thing with the engine block and the oil ... a mosquito is turned into an elephant and it is actually compared with a ps4 version

[@mr_m4613]

Take a drink everytime he says SSAO, but have an ambulance on standby...

[@d4rkrises807]

Let him breathe 😡I mean drink

[@Auxik]

I loved this game on PS4. It was a lot of fun, loved my motorcycle.. The story was great. I am very disappointed that they aren't making a sequel.

[@JudgeFudge57]

They're not making one right now but that doesn't mean there can't be a sequel in the future even though it'd probably be after 2025.

[@blair5475]

Will J there isn't going to be a sequel. 90% of the team that made Days Gone have left to other studios

[@JudgeFudge57]

@@blair5475 So ? Sony has the final word. If they want a sequel cause they think it'd be worth it, they'll give the project to a team of their choosing. And hopefully this pc release brings us one step further.

[@souljastation5463]

I can't wait to see all the PC elitists that shat on this game admit that they were wrong.

[@souljastation5463]

@@JudgeFudge57 they won't because of metacritic. Sony has a "high score exclusives" reputation that they want to keep. Thank gaming journalists for no DG2. I mean, if you search Days Gone on google, one of the first results will be a Wired review where the "journalist" complains about Copeland and calls the game a "libertarian power fantasy", you can't make this stuff up.

[@PenguinYayOne]

That's the PS4 version running on PS5 without the 30 fps cap. I think it's a bit of a stretch calling that the PS5 version.

[@DatCorrupted]

It is a stretch

[@Omar-kl3xp]

lol it’s running on backwards compatibility,so it is like comparing a PS4 pro game with alit of upgrade ,but it’s not utilising a lot of ps5 gpu and cpu

[@DatCorrupted]

@@Omar-kl3xp exactly

[@coldcraze]

@@Omar-kl3xp My god you console fanboys are all the same, you don't do research. You are DOUBLING the fps from the PS4 pro, a half generation. If you do some research the PS5 has 2.45x the tflops of the PS4 pro. Plus add some small IPC and generation improvements. It's using maybe 70% of the PS5's GPU in rasterisation. The only thing it is missing is utilising Ray tracing and the new SSD technology.

[@teddymixes]

@@DatCorrupted the game has a Ps5 Patch the game runs at 60 fps now isnt the ps4 version

[@GhostofCam]

I wouldn’t say this is the ps5 version. It’s a ps4 game running in ps5 with the frames up to 60.

[@Simonsavvi]

this really. It doesn't even utilize the super fast SSD magic xD

[@animon47dr35]

So a ps5 version of Days gone is coming soon?

[@uchenna127]

Correct, it's not a ps5 version, it's just ps4 with the graphical settings tweaked. Like with Cyberpunk.

[@melxb]

it isn't he even brings that up when he compares the loading that it's due to backwards compatibility

[@melxb]

@@animon47dr35 i doubt it and i dont think they should waste time and resources on it, it's an older game now and still looks fine in bc and u get it free with ps plus collection, best to just focus on making new games

[@bearpuns5910]

Ahh yes, Days Gone finally gets the Alex Battaglia fine-tooth comb treatment.

[@ammanus356]

it isn't even really fine-tooth, you can see the difference a mile away

[@addfuture]

I'm glad you mentioned the in-game menus, its a small detail but it shows real care when devs implement it right for PC users.

[@misterhoobomaster]

To be fair the PS5 version is just the PS4 version but 60 fps. (Edit) As in it had no other upgrades with the PS5 patch. Was purely frame rate.

[@fcukugimmeausername]

Which makes it the PS5 version.

[@leomararellano2559]

@@fcukugimmeausername it’s not a PS5 game and it CANT use all its features/power

[@fcukugimmeausername]

@@leomararellano2559 It's a PS5 game.

[@WllKiedSnake]

It is a PS5 version because it had to be moved over to PS5 in order to get it to run at 60fps. You see all these people being like. This game is just backcompat it isn't a proper PS5 version. That's because with PS4 games. In order to get the extra fps and higher resolutions. It has to be moved over to be a PS5 game in order to get 60fps and higher resolution from it. So this game is technically a PS5 game now.

[@worawatsr9803]

He’s basically comparing the ps4 version running on ps5. He should just call it ps4 version vs PC.

[@KDZen]

Alex always crushes it with these videos. Always looking forward to his painstaking effort and his optimized settings. Great work!

[@cetech4535]

Alex: “menu navigation is more of an irritation rather than a joy like it is [in Days Gone]” Resident Evil Village:

[@ezazahamed3649]

The optimization is miles ahead of HZD and the game itself looks so good that you will enjoy the beauty of the game no matter what settings you rock. The details are on another level plus the photo mode is a banger

[@NoxBruh]

Agreed. Although it only runs at 30fps on my base PS4, I really enjoyed my time with this game. It was the smoothest 30fps I've seen in a minute, maybe next to Ghost of Tsushima.

[@JagsP95]

@@NoxBruh The smoothest 30fps? I dont think so dude, the game was notorious for its performance issues on ps4/ps4 pro. The smoothest 30 ive tested has to be spiderman or ghost of tsushima.

[@sijanalam9738]

@@JagsP95 well i bought it 10 days after its release for ps4 pro and had no issue

[@toeknee3302]

Yes this game is actually one of the cleanest drs 4K I’ve seen on the PS5. The details really pop on my 4K tv.

[@kylixion_6359]

It's honestly impressive that they even got this game looking this good while running on a base PS4.

[@teamjohnsongaming6646]

I'm confused! Last time I checked there was no PS5 version, there was just a PlayStation 4 version that had optimization for 60 FPS. Did I miss something?

[@subjectivereviews]

True

[@topooly]

You're right there is no PS5 version, I don't know why this video keeps referring to 'the PS5 version'.

[@TheRealJohnHooper]

You are right.. There is no PS5 version..

[@chalpua8802]

@@topooly Because its been patched for the PS5 and thus its not available on the PS4. Its also the strongest console performer.

[@topooly]

​@@chalpua8802 The PS4 game runs on PS5 at a higher frame-rate. That's doesn't make it a PS5 game. There are no graphical differences between running it on PS4 or PS5. This video is misleading people into thinking there is a version of this game made for PS5, when that's not the case.

[@stewartmcgregor4886]

Only difference between PS5 and PS4 Pro version is 60fps unlock as far as I know. It’s not a PS5 game...it’s a good game though. Enjoyed it at 60fps and the zombie hordes don’t slow it down...

[@WllKiedSnake]

You mean Freaker Horde...

[@byrned87]

Yeah this is my only concern with this video. Seems odd to discuss this game like its a bespoke PS5 version, which definitely isnt the case when you can play the game from an external drive on PS5.

[@homernoy]

@@byrned87 It's still crazy that Sony made the PC version better than the PS5 version. They should at least update the PS5 version.

[@killermoon635]

WRONG. THere is more difference between PS4 pro and PS5 than fps. According to ElAnalistaDeBits video comparison, the PS5 version has slightly higher drawing distance and some models have increased their polygon size But fps is the biggest difference

[@maxsettings2906]

@@homernoy crazy?? PC has superior hardware available and it shows

[@snowy5628]

Amazing 21:9 support too, one of the best I've seen

[@ardorias1207]

It's not really a PS5 version. It's the PS4 Pro version with a frame rate unlock via a patch for the PS5. Textures and everything else are as in the PS4 Pro version

[@crazyworldoutthere4379]

Yep

[@seanpitt27]

Yeah I have them both up now exactly the same only difference is FPS

[@TheRealJohnHooper]

Played it on PS4.. what a great game..

[@macruz8503]

@john:Yea? How long is the game broskie?

[@MarioTainaka]

The fine-tooth comb barley needed to do anything here. It runs like a dream!

[@TheCanadian0495]

This is the analysis that I was waiting for. Amazing work Alex!!

[@Spoggi99YT]

Excellent videos as always and very fast too! Great to see a DF video about a game on the day of its release :) Keep up the exceptional work!

[@monkfishy6348]

Been playing it and it really is solid.

[@carpetfluff35]

This is the second time DF have done this now. There is no 'PS5 version', there's only the PS4 version running in back compat with a patch to unlock the framerate. Calling it the PS5 version implies a native app. So this is a comparison of PS4 and PC.

[@madezra64]

But, there is though. The PS5 version is the altered version of the game with adjustments to rendering (dynamic resolution) and frame rate. The game is running backwards compat but the build of the game is altered, making it a different version technically. I don't know why people must be so critical of this.

[@madezra64]

@Nolan Edwards Saying there isn't doesn't change the fact that is a PS5 version of the game. No matter what you say, that won't ever change.

[@madezra64]

@@riceeater79 Of course it does, the PS4 build was migrated over and changes were made to accommodate the PS5, making it the fucking PS5 version. Do feel free to think otherwise, but facts are facts.

[@madezra64]

@Transistor Jump Agreed! But that's simply a technicality. The PS5 version is simply a modified PS4 Pro build of the game. I don't understand why this is difficult for people to grasp or comprehend.

[@elitebeing21]

@@madezra64 no.. it was not changed at all to use the ps5 hardware.. it was just patch to 4k 60fps. The ps5 have more overhead do they patched it. nothing else changed. In the video they talk about lighting and details.. having better hardware doesn't change it, if you just going to port it using bc from the pro version.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

I'm just here to say it's a tragedy that this hasn't gotten a sequel!

[@phant0mdummy]

Such an underrated game. Not perfect by any means, but an overall great experience. Very immersive and fun. With the exception of some awful tailing missions, and a little jank here and there, this game was a great time.

[@fukushima61]

Game was so much fun and i never got bored of it despite playing day after day. Overall a great game.

[@jerrysiren3460]

The bugs are very annoying tho. I mean you easily miss some dialogues etc if you are not paying attention. Great game otherwise

[@tysopiccaso8711]

@@jerrysiren3460 what bugs?

[@goodluck4037]

Yes playing straight white male protag with baggage super immersive

[@sportler777]

@@goodluck4037 What do you want? A black lesbian women?

[@HugoStiglitz88]

To be fair the only upgrade ps5 got was 60 fps so the fact that the graphics are so close considering these settings were for the ps4 pro, I think that's pretty impressive

[@MicaelWander]

Days Gone Digital Foundry PC Optimized Settings: -Very High quality preset -Lighting Quality: Very High, or High if struggling to maintain 60FPS -Cloud and Fog Quality: Medium

[@irish7460]

Fucking thank you

[@d34th6un3]

Let’s keep in mind the PS5 is running the Pro with an unlocked frame rate...so it’s not a PS5 version per say

[@testoyt]

This. This is optimization done right. Amazing work both of the devs and you guys for the effort of doing this video

[@hackthis02]

I would argue this isn't a PS5 vs PC. As the PS5 version is only the PS4 w/ FPS unlock patch.

[@maxsettings2906]

Man stfu the ps5 version does have higher settings then ps4 pro. PC has better hardware so that's why.

[@wasd-moves-me]

Dude the PS5 has limits I guarantee you Bend Studios pushed the limits the PS5 isn't a be all end all machine

[@hackthis02]

​@@maxsettings2906 Did you watch the DF video on the Days Gone PS5 upgrade? It's basically just a FPS unlock. I didn't say anything about the PC's performance. The video talks more about texture quality and rendering effects, which weren't messed with from the PS4 version. So when comparing them he's comparing PC vs PS4 rendering just done on the PS5. If he had talked more about FPS then the difference between PS5 and PS4 would have been a larger factor.

[@ajdaniel8128]

Days Gone never had a PS5 Graphics upgrade

[@maxsettings2906]

Yes It did ass hat 60fps higher res and a few other settings.

[@ajdaniel8128]

@@maxsettings2906 Nope. It is still playing the PS4 Pro version at unlocked framerate. Sony officially never upgraded the PS5 Version graphically

[@madezra64]

Adding dynamic resolution has a direct impact on the graphical fidelity of the game. They may not have gone back and altered most features, but altering how the game handles resolution and higher framerates is indeed a graphical upgrade overall. I don't know why people feel the need to be so god damn picky and technical, trying to say "there's no PS5 version" etc, when in reality there is indeed a PS5 build of the game, just migrated from the PS4 build, with changes to resolution and frame timing.

[@maxsettings2906]

@@madezra64 exactly the truth is there butt hurt about the superior pc port

[@swarajshaw5937]

Soo true dude this looks bad as it is a ps exclusive they should prioritize PS5 first and give us a proper ps5 version with SSGI. JUST like Elder Scrolls Online.

[@damienbranks]

Thank you guys for your work. Love this game🖤

[@waititstuesdaygod]

Loving how SSGI is looking in days gone, can't wait to see how far screen space global illumination techniques go as it seems to be a great middle-ground between fully raytraced global illumination. Offering a great improvement to lighting while not being nearly as heavy as RTGI. Although SSGI does have some noticeable artifacts especially in days gone where that third person pov often occludes the shadows that SSGI casts, being most noticeable around lots of foilage when looking around deacon's body.

[@bowrey118]

This is one of the best ports I've ever seen. It's honestly baffling to see the difference between this and Horizon, which is still not properly fixed on multiple levels. Took me just over 40 hours to play it through, thankfully picked it up just after they fixed the mouse aim, because the combat felt very good on mouse. No binding issues to speak of.

[@ALZY1989]

The ps5 versions runs still with bc+ that's why there are some odd differences like textures and loading speed but this PC is a very good thing if you care for a sequel

[@ICEMANZIDANE]

True, its still very good and the differences arent that big but iam still disappointed that they havent made a proper PS5 Patch but in the meantime released a PC Version. Money money ? ...

[@MrErik783]

@@ICEMANZIDANE this might get them to give us a native ps5 port

[@sleasy01]

@@MrErik783 why? So they can charge you 70 bucks and call it a remaster. No thank you. The upped frame rate is enough

[@MrErik783]

@@sleasy01 I was talking about a free upgrade not a paid one

[@sleasy01]

@@MrErik783 Sony.......free....... Lmao 🤣😭🤣😂. Those two words shouldn't be in the same sentence. This is the same company that's charging devs for cross gameplay LMAO. That's the funniest thing I've read all week. free from Sony Lmao 😭😭😭 😆😆🥳🤣😭

[@cynic5581]

****Days Gone PC Tech Review : PS4 Backwards compatibility mode PS5 enhanced comparison, Settings Analysis + More**** probably would have been too long of a title but certainly more accurate. I fired up my PS5 excited to find a PS5 update for Days Gone alas I’m still only able to download the PS4 code. Maybe I’m missing something?

[@Wolak_PL]

They will get more views this way. It's just a PS4/Pro with 60fps and increased resolution. Clickbait title, was expecting more from DF but oh well :p

[@optimisticgambler3616]

I came here to tweak my settings after dropping frames during the intro. So glad they addressed it as an issue so I might not need to tweak at all! Thanks!

[@brettkilgore5374]

If they can re release this game on PC I think they can give it a proper ps5 port as well

[@WllKiedSnake]

Yeah! Hopefully the PC sales fund a PS5 version proper. All they gotta do is improve textures and vegetation also draw distance and lighting/shadows. Hopefully they do it.

[@maxsettings2906]

They did wtf the pc version is superior because the hardware is superior . Why is this so hard to understand

[@brettkilgore5374]

Obviously a 2k PC is better. But u idiots saying us console gamers are in denial and saying this is a proper ps5 game are the ones being really stupid, because there is no ps5 version, just the ps4 version being playing on a ps5, it's a 2 year old game for ps4 that got a frame rate boost, not at all a ps5 game, it doesn't even use the ps5 main processor to play but the backward compatibility engine

[@alipaydar370]

@Transistor Jump yes it has a official ps5 upgrade just Google it da faq

[@alipaydar370]

@Transistor Jump ok stay in denial 😂

[@OPPSIJUSTKILLEDU]

Keeps saying PS5 version when it's the PS4 version in backwards compatibility

[@allansolano5587]

Well its actually enhanced ps5 version not only backwards

[@Ward413]

Who cares. We all know what he means. It's like saying the "PS4 Pro" version. It works and people accept it as colloquial usage.

[@AdamNowak444]

Wow, I wondered if anyone else experienced (or even noticed) the simulation speed bug! I fought with this myself and only setting the frame cap *in game* to 60 FPS worked - not even capping by Nvidia Inspector/RTSS solved this issue. I hope that it'll help others, too :)

[@alastair6312]

Great work Bend studio. Hope this review encourages people to try this game out, it's better than it is reviewed and the battles with the horde is a stand out gaming moment.

[@Kratos1829]

I'm sure that if the game was running natively on PS5 it will be much better. Not PC at max but probably much closer.

[@TomOfAllTrades91]

Probably the same actually, if not better on PS5 with the lightning fast SSD.

[@HottestBrownMan]

@@TomOfAllTrades91 it depends , the PS5 is more akin to a top tier mid level PC ( basically a higher powered one ). So I'd say most settings should be mid - highest.

[@ryleo85]

That’s what I thought too, not really PC vs PS5.....in actuality more like PC vs PS4 Pro all be it with added higher FPS!

[@maxsettings2906]

@@ryleo85 yeah but the PC version is better then the ps5

[@MrEditsCinema]

@@TomOfAllTrades91 still talking about an SSD lol

[@handle659]

I don't think its fair to call this a PS5 comparison, the PS5 is just doing enhanced backwards compatibility. Seems like a very solid port regardless

[@XoxJasonReynoldsxoX]

I'm pretty happy with how this runs on my dated system: 1440p, 144hz, high preset with I7 4770k oc'd @ 4.5 and vega 56 oc'd @ 940/1702 . Runs and plays extremely well so far. I've only noticed a couple frame dips/stutters in 3 hours. Not bad for release day (knock on wood).

[@krelakuma]

I've noticed a trend with digital foundry stating ps5 version of a game when it's really running in back compat plus mode

[@maynardburger]

I've noticed a trend that Playstation fans are incredibly insecure. Though to be fair, platform warriors of Xbox and PC and all are no better. Just pointing out that the people who take issue with this are demonstrating they care too much about the 'head to head' and take it personally when it's unflattering for your platform of choice. When that's not really the point to be taking away in general. They are demonstrating the difference between the best available console version and the PC version and that's 100% fair. If you get upset by it, it says more about you than anything.

[@coldcraze]

@@maynardburger not only that, but it's doubling the framerate from the PS4 pro version and they're still moaning. I mean it's a HUGE improvement from the base PS4. I'm guessing the PS4 pro version was already at the limit of what it could of done between generations in terms of hardware. Why does it make them so insecure that's it's not ported over, not that it matters because the two generations pretty much use the same architecture.

[@TerraWare]

@@drags666 Yeah its people with their own biases clashing together. It makes no sense to engage in it imo. I'd say more than 90% of the people who keep up with gaming and subscribe to these channels know that Days Gone is a PS4 game, Digital Foundry has an entire dedicated video talking about the PS5 enhancements and the differences. We know the PS5 is capable of more and know that it's running in back compat mode on the PS5 with a 60 fps enhancement. I don't feel Alex should have to state that every time he compares the damn game. I mean what should he have said "the PS4 version running in PS4 pro mode on the PS5 running with a 60 fps enhanced patch"? The people making an issue out of this are those who like to keep scores in console wars and on the other side the anti Playstation people saying things like this is all the PS5 can do. Both sides were going to argue regardless of what Alex said. It's a non-issue imo.

[@TomBrunsdon]

@@maynardburger he’s pointing out something technically wrong on a technical channel. Why would you disagree with that? Your response sounds more emotional/insecure/defense.

[@tadow2369]

@@TomBrunsdon wrong you can't play at native 4k60fps on the PS4 or PS4 pro that makes it only available on the PS5 making it the PS5 technically. So since we want to be technical it is the PS5 version

[@Gravy1255]

Since the PS5 runs in back compat the load times are atrociously slow. If it were a native app it would be like 2 seconds.

[@EpicConspiracy]

Why would that matter. The series x/s loads BC games right away.

[@amnril]

@@EpicConspiracy Xbox seems to load BC games very quickly, maybe it’s because of the way BC works on XBsX/S which is vastly different to PS5 BC. PS5 only improves on PS4 but that’s because there’s an SSD in the machine but it’s running old code so isn’t tapping into the super fast SSD API’s. This bears out when you see that the latest native PS5 games are loading sections in around two seconds....RE8 for example, 2 seconds on PS5, 6-8seconds on XBsX. R&C is out in June, that game will underline the full speed of the SSD architecture in PS5.

[@Gravy1255]

@@EpicConspiracy CPU speeds most likely and Microsofts more robust backwards compatability. Ps5 still goes into a ps4 pro mode(I am sure), but with new hardware so it is more powerful than the ps4pro, but the cpu is fairly slow still so loading takes longer, The One X and One S have faster CPUs and paired with microsofts compat code which is obviously different it allows them to leverage the cpu and ssd more. I dont know the full specifics on eithers modes, but that is basically how it is done. Without a native ps5 app that runs a game in ps5 mode.

[@Gravy1255]

@@amnril yes Village has a black screen for like 1.30 seconds and you are in on ps5 lol

[@amnril]

@@Gravy1255 good explanation except for the CPU side. The difference between the PS5’s cpu and the new Xbox’s is pretty small. It was a similar situation last get with the base PS4 having a lower clock speed to the xb1’s and yet the PS4 happy out performed the xb1 due to the other bottlenecks in the system.

[@Lanse1984]

He should point out that the PS5 is running in Back-Compatibility mode and it's essentially the PS4 pro version and hardware settings.

[@TerraWare]

Yes we know that. Anyone who knows about this game knows it's a PS4 game running via back compat mode but the fact remains that the PS5 is the best way to play the game on console since it is enhanced therefore it makes sense to compare it to that.

[@riceeater79]

@@speedforce8970 He also says in the video "... *the PS5 version* has lower that lowest PC settings" ect. Clearly intentionally misleading people with statements like that

[@mrkleven3278]

He does say that in the vid

[@mrkleven3278]

@@riceeater79 Stop with the fanboy behavior plz. He does not have malicious intents of framing the ps5 as bad, he is simply comparing the best current version to the pc port for referance,

[@elwingy]

The fact that this dude sees all these upgrades is crazy. I am pretty sure 95% of the people wont even notice these things.

[@Crazyfayze]

This game has the most satisfying headshot shots for zombies. The way their feet fly, and their heads flick back.

[@JunKurosu]

They're not zombies

[@Crazyfayze]

@@JunKurosu freakers, whatever man. Stfu

[@rahnyc4]

Don't agree. Play some zombie army games.

[@souljastation5463]

It's even more satisfying using gyro aim. With gyro aim you can land 3 headshots in 2 seconds, it's crazy.

[@Ayoul]

RE2 Remake does it better IMO. Personally, I like a more grounded headshots and it's more gamey in Days Gone.

[@RepublicofODLUM]

Hoping it will introduce this awesome game to some new people. One of my favorite ps4 games.

[@LOLMAN22]

PS5 version is just the Pro version with unlocked frame rate. They didn't tweak anything else.

[@maxsettings2906]

@WD Forty exactly they can't except the fact they added higher settings on pc because pc has stronger hardware

[@blackops2001]

@WD Forty If they tweaked the game, why the fuck they didn't even touch the loading times? They clearly just made a lazy fps unlock, this game doesn't even use ps5's SSD and CPU power to improve the loading times...

[@1051POWER]

This needs a sequel!

[@carpetfluff35]

Already got cancelled.

[@mtgenthusiast1168]

Sadly Jim Ryan wouldn't allow for a sequel cause the game "didn't sell well"..........

[@tantalus5370]

Agreed

[@ashtonwyss9757]

it doesn't, it was embarrassingly bad...

[@Hungryminecrafterz]

@End Of All Things it was bugged like a mf, what game were you playing?

[@ahnafmozammel1940]

Bend Studio deserves every bit of praise for this game. Hopefully Sony takes notice and greenlights a sequel

[@souljastation5463]

Unfortunately Sony dismantled Bend Studio :(

[@solid_justice5855]

@@souljastation5463 not true

[@fallzero7304]

Game Devs leaving and joining a studio is literally common and since Bend Studio is now being re allocated to help Naughty Dogs in their upcoming IP it seems it isn't possible momentarily But Bend Studio is working on a new IP so if that goes well they might get the green or their DG2 pitch

[@simon7109100]

I am still hoping for a real PS5 upgrade that brings these upgrades to the console. 60 fps unlock is nice, but this would be really cool.

[@VirusOfCyrus]

Well, if u were a legit gamer u definitely wouldn't have bought a PS5 with its biased "Playstation Exclusive" bullshit & u would have bought a PC instead! & PC's definitely don't cost more either, especially if you consider the amount of money that any serious gamer spends on games alone & how much cheaper PC games are you would get more than your money back from buying a great PC after just one year. Just buy a used 4790K CPU (often higher fps performance than a new i9 9900K for less than 1/4 the price) & a used 1080ti, 2080 or 3060/ti. Plus the whole being able to pirate any game so u can try any game before u buy!

[@simon7109100]

@@VirusOfCyrus who said I don't have a PC? I do, but I like my PS5 better.

[@chuck25]

@@VirusOfCyrus so if someone has a ps5 and not a pc, he is not a legit gamer ? lol ok

[@VirusOfCyrus]

@@chuck25 or they think they cant afford one, yes, obviously. A serious gamer would obviously want the bets possible gaming experience no? Just like a race driver would want the best car, a tradesman would want the best tools etc. I mean I guess that considering its common sense & common knowledge that your right I didnt need to say it in the first place. I mean many poor buggers only own an Xbox One S! I guess u have to blame Microsoft for even creating such a pointless thing, but many including my self bought the S by accident, lol. I thought when I read the newer Xbox One could run RDR1 at 4K that included the "S" sinc eit never specified, then I bought a cheap used one to find out the hard way I was ripped, but then luckily I have a good PC anyway so I just got a PS3 emulator so I can run in 4K & have features on top of the X like AA etc, making the Xbox pointless anyway. The ONLY reason to own a PS5 Or Xbox Series X is for the biased "exclusives" otherwise it would be pointless. & thats not my fault, just stating facts is all.

[@VirusOfCyrus]

@@simon7109100 Because it makes sense that if u did have a decent PC obviously wouldn't be hoping for an upgraded version of Days Gone as u could buy it for PC & at nearly half the price (or u can download it free right now, I personally still didnt want it tho) so because of this it seemed like you were legitimately saying u didnt have a decent PC thats all. Plus, if u did have a decent gaming PC u definitely wouldnt rather a console, I mean that makes no sense, would u rather an old CRT TV than a new LCD 120+hz Monitor? I already cant stand things like the loading times, especially when I looked it up & saw the PS4 Pro VS PS5 loading benchmarks showing them being almost equal when I though the PS5 had M.2 drives!? Does it only have SSD drive? Didnt look that part up as I just figured since PC games seem like they are loading 5+ times faster & the consoles are driving me crazy. I mean no joke, when even my PS VIta games load a LOT faster I have to wonder :)

[@jjmahoney007]

Hopefully this means maybe we'll get a proper, full next gen update for PS5 beyond the 4K/60FPS update.

[@GamerInVoid]

This PC is wonderfully excellent. After the lacklustre port of HZD...this was so surprising in a great way

[@JimmyBanGames]

Thank you for letting me know about the game speed issue on the bike. Was noticing myself that I felt like I was experiencing micro stutter when running around camps or riding on the bike in particular - despite having perfect frame timing. Good to know it doesn't seem to be an issue on my end. hopefully will get fixed soon!

[@Not_Lewis]

Was this ever fixed? Steam has this on sale for $20 so I'm curious if they ever did

[@netflixnatin4267]

@@Not_Lewis no it wasn't fixed, at first i though my gpu was the culprit but after upgrading my gpu from 570 to 6700 XT, the stutters remain the same. even i got 170-200 fps now in 1080p

[@aligunerbekir4078]

i have the stutter in rx 6700 xt too @@netflixnatin4267

[@rowanunderwood]

Is the game speed bug there when framerate is unlocked also?

[@TheAcabae]

That is why the game look less smooth eventhough its 36 FPS (Played on 1050 High Setting) AC oddesey 36 was smooth as hell

[@LordEvil22]

Like everyone else is saying, there is no PS5 version. Just the PS4 version with a 60fps patch. So of course a new and updated PC version will look more crisp compared to a PS4 game. Not exactly a proper comparison.

[@maxsettings2906]

The pc version is superior to the ps4 version and ps5 version.

[@FJTabb]

This guy always look for the opportunity to shi* on the PS5. He knows dam well all this game got on the ps5 was 60 frames and that's it.

[@maxsettings2906]

@@FJTabb wahhh wahhh wahhhhhhh

[@FJTabb]

@@maxsettings2906 weirdo lol

[@maxsettings2906]

@@FJTabb cry more virgin

[@prophetascending9021]

I'm on a 2060 and the settings mentioned are pretty good. I can get a very playable 80ish at 1440p with 110% render and the image quality is great.

[@GamingCentral3000]

I played this through on PS5 and am also playing on Steam. Wow, the PC visuals are definitely kicked up a few notches. The light in the forest and overall sharper textures come across right away.

[@mitchboland9591]

It's running so great on my setup. Loving replaying it.

[@Simonsavvi]

mid range or high end setup? what're you packing? :D

[@mitchboland9591]

@@Simonsavvi I've got a 2070 with an i7 and 16 gigs of ram

[@Sims64340]

​@@mitchboland9591 what i7? Because under 8700K is shit

[@mitchboland9591]

@@Sims64340 10750h

[@Slosten]

Same, I've been maintaining a solid 120fps at 1080p with everything maxed except cloud & fog quality, on a 3600 & 2060s. It's a wonderful departure from my PTSD tier memories of playing it in 2019 on my launch day PS4, struggling to maintain a 20fps average. Not to mention the near instant launch and load times, compared to both taking several minutes on my PS4.

[@stargateheaven23]

Amazing how well a PS4 game holds up to be honest.

[@TheMusic4Soul]

well, the most ps4 exclusives are above the third party stuff graphics wise, even a game like inFamous Second Son, which was released at the beginning of the last generation, could be released today and it would still look gorgeous

[@TheMusic4Soul]

@Lov Mir get a grip

[@garyl6561]

@Lov Mir they've never downplayed any consoles, check out their ac Valhalla video, they mentioned the ps5 is on path of the rtx 2080

[@tommasodarienzo2569]

@Lov Mir Schizo

[@jjforcebreaker]

Good quality vid as always, Alex.

[@samgao]

I like that quick jab at RE VIII for PC

[@Steadymobbin711]

I always forget how in depth your videos are. Amazing content!

[@JudgeFudge57]

That's like the one thing they're known for lol.

[@godhand6510]

It sounds a bit confusing because you keep saying ps5 settings but it is the ps4 pro settings on everything except for framerate....SMH

[@sleasy01]

Don't matter. It's running on the ps5 so that's all that matters. Pc version is better. Even the almighty SSD is trash on the ps5 😭😭😭😭

[@omidmiresmaeili]

Thanks for another fantastic review

[@siceastwood2714]

Isnt Screen Space GI exactly what the raytracing reshade addon by Pascal Gilcher is doing? 🤔

[@mosthated8848]

I need a mod for Deacon to actually have a flashlight 🔦

[@alex_de_tampa]

I thought it was his beautiful personality shining through , but I guess a flashlight would make more sense.

[@edelgado5663]

*Fleshlight

[@Daniel-Gomez-M]

Let Deacon borrow a flashlight from TLOU2

[@snake1478963]

Does anyone know if the speed up/slow down stutter issue was ever fixed for PC @13:30 ?

[@Spyflugan90]

It wasn't.

[@johnodaz1273]

Really cool video DF. Days Gone is probably my fave PS4 Exclusive Game and seeing it Looking n Running good on PC, although not perfect is great too see and anyone who missed out on Playing it, is in for a real treat.

[@Choteron3]

Wow, that graphics options menus are amazing

[@fi5h81]

Well its not ps5 game, its still PS4 game.

[@jmg24bad]

@Steps meaning the ps5 is playing the ps4 game. Not the native ps5 game

[@Joker-fx6mh]

@Steps so the only difference is FPS. Nothing else. They speak of the ps5 version is the top quality version when it’s the same as ps4.

[@rahulpandey9472]

Basically the best version to play a ps exclusive is on pc.

[@maxsettings2906]

@WD Forty and a ps5 isn't going to be close to a 3070 or above

[@maxsettings2906]

Its is a ps5 game I see Sony fanboys crying all over the place. The ps5 version does have higher settings then ps4 pro and pc is the superior versions get it threw your thick skull

[@XxCorpsPartyXD]

Alex u know very well ps5 runs days gone whit backwards compatibility, the settings are the same was ps4 pro, devs only unlock the frame rate and thats all

[@DeanCalaway]

The SSGI works great in here, I wish I could get it for some old games.

[@TheMasterOfSafari]

At 11:50, it says RX 5700 at Max settings and RTX 2060 Super at Optimized Settings? Pretty sure this is a mistake since you mentioned both were optimized but just pointing it out 😅

[@superluigi1649]

Something important that you failed to note was that this isn’t a native PS5 version, it’s a 60 FPS PS4 pro version.

[@karmamule]

He did mention it's back-compat vs native when discussing load times

[@superluigi1649]

@facts overmarxism you did not understand what I said at all

[@IMan_93_]

Great underrated game that didn’t get the attention it deserves. I went in at launch not expecting much, but I loved it.

[@emeraldcelestial1058]

ergh it has/had problems and can be criticised in many, many ways

[@mulliganxable]

Me too

[@IMan_93_]

@@emeraldcelestial1058 And? So can any game. Doesn’t mean it’s not under-appreciated.

[@goldensperm7182]

Nahhh the game's physics is terrible. You literally walk past a corpse like they are some ghost. The dialogues and story felt shallow and cringe. If it had the physics of rdr 2, it would've been really great.

[@ivanleon6164]

@@goldensperm7182 did u played it lately?

[@walker2006au]

Great video. Keen to know why you running a 4k 60hz over 1440 144hz. Each to their own but is that slight extra clarity worth the far less smooth experience? Not sure if it's the new nvidia drivers or day 1 patch but I am not getting the stutter you refer to. 100-144fps (capped) at 1440 Max details on 9900k/2080ti

[@XZ-III]

Not a whole lotta people care I've noticed

[@HighSpeedTV]

love that this port turned out well! Great video DF!

[@schwartzy65]

isnt the "ps5" version still ps4 version?

[@RCAstudios]

Yes, just with 60fps at 4K resolution.

[@KeyT3ch]

seeing that most people still have 1060 on Steam, can you guys do a review on what kinda settings we should use for a 5 years old GPU?

[@frisia3371]

Exactly, reviewing PC port tech does not make sense if people dont have the same hardware.... Consoles however are just knowing what you get watching a video like this

[@bearpuns5910]

1080p at medium or high seems like a safe bet from what I've seen

[@jetthejudge]

@@frisia3371 which is why PC optimization videos are more useful

[@killermoon635]

GTX 1060 will probably run it 1080p optimized setting 60fps (with some drops). Don't expect anything better than that

[@wasd-moves-me]

The Steam hardware survey is very misleading

[@D-v-8]

Started playing a few days ago. Its really nice on PC. Very nice port and a fantastic game. Some of the mods available really improve the experience.

[@cgamiddo]

Lots of comparisons to PS5 here, but visually that version is identical to PS4 Pro, correct? I know it runs on 60fps on PS5, but visually it's the same as last gen is it not?

[@leviticus6105]

Great video Alex! We need more videos like this so that devs know where to locate graphical issues in their games

[@keoki101]

Isn't the ps5 version just using the ps4 pro settings just at 60fps?

[@brightbluesmurf]

Yes

[@carmelodegu]

yes

[@mondaymurder23]

So what it should be able to brute force thos ps4 game then

[@riceeater79]

@@mondaymurder23 Yea genius, how bout brute forcing Demon's Souls ran off PS3 emulators on PC to look like the Demon's Souls Remake on PS5? lol idiot.

[@Bakuragorn]

Yes, calling it “PS5” version is misleading since it’s not really built for PS5, it’s just the PS4 pro version but with unlocked framerate. The resolution, textures and lighting settings are clearly there with a PS4 Pro in mind, not using the full power of the PS5, it shows when it’s about loading, the PS5 SSD when optimized would load the game around the same time as the PC version

[@l3adl3oyl2ick]

I'm running a 3070 and with everything set to max and at 3840x1080 I'm not dipping below 100fps except when I encounter a hoard.... then it bottoms at around 94fps

[@darkhawk1979]

My AMD 5800X and nVidia RTX 3080 easily hit 85FPS as an average at 4K, max settings, rarely dropping below 80 and more commonly sustaining 100+. I am very impressed by this port so far!

[@Tattoo15k]

PS4 Version running on PS5* looks great considering all things. I would like to see them give us a PS5 version if only for the SSGI and loading times, and do a dynamic 4k.

[@Mkilbride2599]

PS5 couldn't handle SSGI.

[@Tattoo15k]

@@Mkilbride2599 pretty sure you’re just a troll, but just in case you actually believe the lies you’re telling yourself.. We’ve already seen SSGI being used in Demon’s Souls. Also, RT illumination and reflections are more taxing on the hardware.. PS5 has handled that pretty well. It’s ok to be a troll, but at least be accurate.

[@SarkkiKarkki]

I'd love it if you could do a mention on ultrawide support for these PC tech reviews.

[@wasd-moves-me]

It supports ultrawide nativity

[@maurice482390]

@@93836 yeah it supports it natively but it would be cool if they take ultrawide resolution and performance as well unless they wrote an article on their site about it

[@Assimilator87]

Hey Alex, great analysis as always! At around 11:40, you make a comparison between the RX 5700 & RTX 2060 SUPER and you mention that they're both running at optimized settings. In the video, it says max settings for the AMD card and optimised for the nVidia card. Knowing you, I'm assuming it's merely a labeling error and not swapped footage. Cheers!

[@dragothica4925]

Did they ever fix the game speed being tied to FPS? I just bought the game and it looks kind of weird, a lot like the Hobbit movies at 48 FPS (as a movie). Running with highest settings and the game is still post-60 FPS but kind of jittery.

[@nimbulan2020]

I wonder if the simulation speed issue has to do with the frametime spikes I was seeing when you were looking at the graphics menu? Kinda seems like they're basing the game's simulation speed on the frame render time, rather than the frame present time.

[@1i1c1em0]

The Ultrawide support is perfect too

[@wasd-moves-me]

Ow man it's glorious I'm on 3440x1440 21:9 at 100 FOV

[@tomohawkcloud]

Ultrawide is overrated

[@wasd-moves-me]

@@tomohawkcloud nice try

[@faresothman7298]

@@tomohawkcloud Surely overrated for those who cannot afford it such as yourself boi

[@gtibro6799]

@@faresothman7298 facts

[@razamadaz3417]

Beautiful on Pc. Good port too, I can play at 4k/30 on GTX 1070 TI or 1440p/60 all maxed settings. I'm so happy with the game.

[@peite7878]

I finished it twice on Pro and PS5 and have clocked 180 hours but I’m looking forward to jump on the Steam version whenever there’s some fun mods like settlements and custom maps, RE-enemies, and more custom maps for Challenge Mode ”Black Friday” (it’s basically endless hordes)