Not only that, but Subnautica has an unfortunate amount of screen tearing in framerate mode. The game tends to stutter as you move into different areas, which, at a guess, is related to how data is being streamed in as you transition. However, the frame rate mode is a different story. Similarly, shadows look far more defined on both PS5 modes than their very low-resolution counterpart on PS4.įor the most part, the Quality mode seems to hold 30 FPS very smoothly. The reflections on the surface of the water give some added detail over the unremarkable effect featured on PS4. Generally, the lighting has a more realistic effect. There are some very minor visual differences that elevates the PS5 quality mode from the frame rate mode and the PS4 experience. Similarly, it would appear there hasn’t been any improvement to the native resolution, which is unexpected. All of the texture detail on PS4 and both modes of PS5 appear to be identical. Moreover, there’s hardly much visual improvement over the PS4 version either. In terms of what you perceive, there really isn’t a lot to distinguish the quality mode from the frame rate one other than the obvious frame rate improvement. As of launch, there are no DualSense features to speak of, which is a little disappointing. Sadly, that’s the end of any new feature upgrades. Players can choose from a Quality mode that favours higher graphical features or a Framerate mode that takes the gameplay to a refreshing 60 frames per second. Similar to the sequel, Below Zero, Subnautica features 2 different modes on PS5.

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