


The resolution jump also affords cleaner versions of depth of field, volumetric light, and other post-processed effects.

What looked presentable on PS5 is now blurry in comparison anywhere fine detail is showcased, including pavement textures, tree bark, and the oceans of denim. Using 3840x2160 on the PC brings a new level of sharpness to nearly all parts of the game.įor almost all cutscenes, the detail in player clothing gets a massive jump quality. The PS5 edition operates at a 1920x2160 resolution that is upscaled to resemble 4K. Right off the bat, jumping into the PC version with maxed settings presents a clearer, cleaner picture compared to the console. While PS5 users can now run the game at 60fps with a checkerboarded upscaled 4K resolution, the PC version gets to take things even further. The biggest changes arriving with Days Gone’s PC version come in the form of arbitrary resolution support and an overall improvement in lighting and effects quality. When Horizon: Zero Dawn arrived on PC last year, it offered a premium experience over its console counterpart, but came with hefty hardware demands and launched with its fair share of technical hiccups. The big questions surrounding the PC port of Days Gone revolve around how it looks compared to the PS4 Pro version (and the recent PS5 upgrade patch) and how well it makes use of the flexibility of the platform.

It isn’t the most original idea ever committed to the video game medium, but the high-quality production values, strong voice acting performances, and attention to detail help it stand out from the pack. It mixes some open-world exploration with survival and crafting mechanics. The narrative is presented to players in a few different ways, including flashbacks to the pre-Freaker virus world. John as he navigates a ruthless, post-apocalyptic wilderness that has been ravaged by a viral outbreak that can mutate humans and animals into rabid psychos. Deacon and a fair bit of Freak’nįor those new to the Days Gone universe, the game follows the exploits of one Deacon St. Days Gone is the second PS4 tentpole release to get this treatment and manages to use the additional power and flexibility provided by the PC to offer a definitive presentation. Following the surprise announcement and overwhelming success of the Horizon: Zero Dawn PC port, the floodgates for PlayStation exclusives to run wild on the personal computer have been opened. Had you asked anyone around the time that Bend Studios’ Freaker-infested romp launched if the game would show up on a non-Sony platform, you might have received a giggle. The PC version of Days Gone is a bit of a novelty.
