Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Technical Analysis
Digital Foundry recently conducted a technical analysis of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, a new soulslike game inspired by Chinese mythology. The investigation revealed several technical issues commonly found in games developed using the Unreal Engine, such as significant sacrifices in image quality to improve performance.
Console Performance and Issues
Across various consoles, including Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5 Pro, PS5, and Xbox Series X, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers exhibited inconsistent performance and significant drops in dynamic resolution. Even on the PS5 Pro, which demonstrated higher dynamic resolutions and frame rates compared to the PS5 and Xbox Series X, image sharpness problems and frame rate fluctuations persisted.
Surprising Findings
Notably, achieving 60fps on a console resulted in drops to 960x540p resolution, significantly lower than expected for current-generation consoles. The comparison of technical performance on different consoles revealed numbers that were difficult to believe, showcasing unexpected outcomes even on high-end machines.
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