Earlier this month, Ubisoft unleashed a free patch for Far Cry 5 that brought it up to "native 60FPS" across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5, and as highlighted by Digital Foundry, the results are excellent.
The outlet has been taking an in-depth look at the new patch this week, and it's almost all good news. On Xbox Series X, the game is running at 4K, 60FPS with just a few minor dips / bugs, while the Xbox Series S version is essentially the same, albeit running at a lower 1080p resolution.
"Far Cry 5 was previously playable at 60fps on Xbox Series consoles via FPS Boost. However, both S and X consoles operated at 1440x1080 resolution. Series X now runs at full 4K, while Series S gets a welcome upgrade to full 1920x1080 with no performance penalty."
"Xbox Series S is as robust at 1080p60 as the X version is at 4K60 - a very nice upgrade."
As referenced in the quote above, Far Cry 5 was treated to some improvements via Xbox's FPS Boost feature a couple of years ago, but the new patch is a definite upgrade across the board for Microsoft's current-gen consoles.
Ultimately, all of this is great news if you're an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S owner, and don't forget that Far Cry 5 is currently included as part of Xbox Game Pass! If you'd rather buy it instead, it's discounted in this week's Xbox sales.
"While Far Cry 5's ninth-gen update has limited scope, the improvements are obvious and give the game a much-appreciated boost to fluidity. This is an excellent time to explore one of the most true-to-life open worlds in video games."
How are you finding the new Far Cry 5 patch on Xbox Series X|S so far? Tell us in the comments below.
[source eurogamer.net]
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PS5 also looks basically identical to PS4 Pro. It runs at roughly 1620p, just like the Pro, with little to distinguish the two platforms. But they don't look like 1620p - they have the sharp resolve characteristic of a native 4K image. And when we bring in the Series X version, the two current-gen machines make for a surprisingly close match, with very similar image quality
Good old DF, now they are struggling to see the difference between the PS5's 1620p and the Series X full 4K image quality.... I can understand the reasoning though, DF's PS5 patreon supporters likely outnumber those for Xbox by a factor of 10. Need to keep them happy😅😅.
Played original on my one x and is very sharp compared to other console versions and felt smoother.
Sure it was full 4K then, but not sure of the fps though.
Still waiting on a 60fps Red Dead Redemption 2 update.
@Sol4ris I’ve noticed little things with DF. Like in their recent RE4 video they mostly show the PS5 version but when it’s a negative across both platforms they show the Series X. I’ve noticed this on a few of their vidoes.
@Dezzy70 Yo Dez. Off topic but wonder if you’ve seen the BOTW2 gameplay from today? The less I say about how that game looks the better 😅
On topic I tried FC5 last year and turned it off after half an hour. I think I’m over that franchise.
Ubisoft, bring Ghost Recon Wildlands to 60FPS pleaseeeee 🙏
@Sol4ris How much conspiracy-tin do you need to cover that Master Chief helmet?!
This may be a stupid question, but are all the Far Cry 5 DLCs and New Dawn also X|S optimised now?
@Blinx I am almost certain thr DLC is part of the main game and should benefit from it. New Dawn, as far as I know, has not been touched, but at least there is FPS boost. Wish Far Cry 3 Classic had FPS boost.
@Fenbops
I’ve noticed little things with DF. Like in their recent RE4 video they mostly show the PS5 version but when it’s a negative across both platforms they show the Series X
Of course they are! The DS Remake was a similar situation. I've mentioned in my previous post, it's understandable why they focus 95% on any PS5 positives whilst doing the opposite for the XSX. The reliance on Patreon where the PS5 supporters vastly outnumber the XSX will ensure were the focus will be, one don't just go upsetting the hands that feeds it...😀
@Welsh_Will
How much conspiracy-tin do you need to cover that Master Chief helmet?!
Oh Will, you are so edgy... you 😅.
@Sol4ris As they said:
Even zoomed in 300% it was hard to spot much difference, let alone if you were nestled back on a couch.
It was explained pretty clearly in the video I thought. Both the post processing sharpness filter and the fact they are both running an enhanced version of the last gen code / assets means the reality is there is very little difference here.
@CenturianShark the RDR 2 Update got canceled...
@Tharsman thank you! appreciate the info
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