The performance of the beta of Ghost Recon Wildlands on PS4 and Xbox One received criticism. The targeted 30 FPS could not be maintained consistently.
Last weekend you could play the open beta of Ghost Recon Wildlands. This is already the second beta of the tactical shooter, in which players could get an impression of the game. Players who tested the game on consoles experienced some performance issues. You can see how these problems manifested in the video from Digital Foundry, which compares the Ghost Recon Wildlands versions for PS4, Xbox One, and PS4 Pro.
Video Comparison Ghost Recon Wildlands
The video focuses on the frame rates as well as on visuals and blurry textures. Ghost Recon Wildlands attempts to achieve 30 FPS on consoles, which at times means a lower representation of the game. Blurry textures appear in certain situations to prevent the game from stuttering and to allow for smooth gameplay. However, this does not guarantee the targeted goal of 30 FPS on consoles. At times, these numbers drop to 25-26 FPS, as you can observe in the video:
In the game opening, the PS4 version has higher frame rates in direct comparison with the Xbox One version. However, the PS4 version does not maintain the desired 30 FPS over time, also falling below this target. Overall, the PS4 performed better than the Xbox One and maintained the FPS target for a longer period. However, if you want an even better gaming experience with stable frame rates on the console, the PS4 Pro is the way to go.
Thanks to the constant 30 FPS achieved on the PS4 Pro, Ghost Recon Wildlands feels smoother there and is easier to play. This performance is maintained not only at 1080p but also excels in the 4K mode of this console.
The resolution on the Xbox One is 900p, the PS4 has a native 1080p resolution, and the PS4 Pro displays the game in 1440p. In summary, the PS4 Pro performed best in the Digital Foundry test. There is still work to be done on the performance of the Xbox One and PS4 versions to achieve more stable FPS without showing (too many) blurry textures.
Did you play the Ghost Recon Wildlands beta on consoles? What is your impression of the performance?
