While many are waiting for the release of the next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, there is now a first look at one of the PS5 games, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. The images from the PC version could provide a glimpse of the graphics from PS5, Xbox Series X and The Lord of the Rings the.
Where do the images come from? The images come from the preview of “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum” by GameStar. There, the game was exclusively presented publicly for the first time by Daedalic Entertainment with the Lord of the Rings license.
The game strongly focuses on stealth elements and is expected to be released in 2021 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
The showcased images from the PC version now provide an initial impression of what The Lord of the Rings could look like on next-gen, the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
However, one should keep in mind that Daedalic Entertainment is a relatively small studio. If you want to see what games look like on the Xbox Series X and why they could look similar on the PS5, then check out our article on the first Xbox insider stream, where Microsoft showcased the first gameplay for the Xbox Series X:
Screenshots – This is what Mordor looks like
The images provide the first impressions from the PC version of “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum”.
Notably, the images show a high depth of field. High depth of field usually requires a lot of performance and puts a strain on both PC and console:
- For example, those who look at expansive camera movements in Red Dead Redemption 2 will notice the weaknesses of the PS4 and Xbox One consoles. The vast landscapes push the consoles to their limits.
- So far, gaming PCs have had the upper hand, as they can compute more data and also render demanding cutscenes smoothly. Next-gen could first close the gap between consoles and PCs.
Graphics on PS5 and Xbox Series X – what can NextGen do?
The images come from the PC version of “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum”. This means that the game could look different on the PS5 or Xbox Series X. Both consoles announced for 2020 definitely contain powerful hardware:
- Both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X have plenty of potent hardware. The PS5 is expected to offer around 11 teraflops of power. Additionally, it is expected to have enhanced 3D audio, ray tracing technology, and backward compatibility, along with other features.
- Furthermore, “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum” is no longer announced for Xbox One and PS4. While the console versions of other games often look worse or at least provide lower performance, the PS5 and Xbox Series X have a significant advantage. Whether PS5 and gaming PC are equal was examined elsewhere.
If you want to know more about “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum”, then visit our colleagues: The exclusive preview of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is available at GameStar Plus, the premium offer from our sister site GameStar.
Xbox Series X and PS5 Games – first gameplay from NextGen
For early May, Microsoft has announced that it will show the first gameplay on the Xbox Series X. Among other things, the newly announced Assassin’s Creed Valhalla from Ubisoft will be featured.
As E3 and Gamescom are either canceled or only taking place digitally this year, this is an opportunity to showcase new hardware and games after all.
Update 5.5., 9:46 AM: We have adjusted the title of the article to clarify that the screenshots are images from the PC version.
