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Sony has confirmed that The First Descendant is getting PlayStation 5 Pro support. The news comes following the reveal of the new console, which is set to hit shelves later in the year. In the presentation, Lead Architect of the PS5 console, Mark Ceney, revealed the differences between the new Pro and the older PlayStation 5. He stated that gamers faced a difficult choice, when choosing fidelity over performance, claiming that gamers choose the latter three quarters of the time.
This is where the Pro comes in – allowing gamers to have both without having to compromise on either FPS or graphical fidelity. So, what does this mean for The First Descendant? Well, for starters we can expect to see a boost in overall presentation for those on Pro, without being penalised by framerate. Whilst actual gameplay was limited during the presention, sharper background details, improved lighting and effects and perhaps more intricately detailed character costumes could be on the cards for those opting for the more powerful console.
Well, for starters we can expect to see a boost in overall presentation for those on Pro,
Is the Pro going to be essential for The First Descendant?
Honestly, probably not. Yes, it’ll likely provide FPS boosts and improved visuals, but I doubt many TFD players care too much about the latter. The most important thing will be to make sure that the older console version does not fall behind when it comes to patches. Where it will find a market is for those who feel as though they are compromising when using the game’s performance mode, which delivers 60FPS at a cost of fidelity. The 30FPS fidelty mode is also a bit of a kicker with a game like TFD, while the third option, balanced, gives you 40FPS at a moderate graphical hit. When the Pro does come out, it’s likely going to appeal to the smaller audience who are currently playing at 30FPS and are not willing to compromise on visuals.
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