Sucker Punch's Next PS4 Game Likely to Run at 30 FPS While Maximizing Visual Fidelity

New details appear about Sucker Punch's next game, which will probably be on PS4, use the studio's physically based rendering engine and run at 30 fps to maximize visual fidelity.

[BitbyDeath]

Hard to believe they'll be showing this off next month?
I thought Playstation Experience was for 2015 titles or was that 2015* titles?

[Abriael]

I doubt they'll "show" it, but since they're there we might get a tease, unless they're going to PlayStation Experience to show First light which has been out for a while already.

[Conzul]

I'll bet they're wrapping up SS DLC with the 3rd conduit.
What's his name? The hologram guy.

But if I'm honest, I'd much rather have Augustine's life story, even in a full-length game. So much more interesting than Delsin's, IMO.

That, or go back to Cole already damn it Sucker Punch!

Or hell, maybe even a new IP?!? ND moved to M territory in style - why don't YOU give it a shot?

[lemoncake]

Aye I wouldn't expect another sucker punch game for at least two years maybe even three, anything less and I woud wonder about its quality.

[Conzul]

Except now with a simpler dev environment (PS4 vs PS3) I expect in-house to get either faster, prettier, or both.

[TheWatercooler]

I think I prefer them pushing visual fidelity at a rock solid 30fps if that is the trade off they have to make.

As long as it's 1080p it's cool. 1080p has made quite a big difference this gen. The image looks so smooth and crisp on a 1080p display

[AutoCad]

why not 1080p 60fps?

[Abriael]

my mind is always boggled by how silly this question is.

[marlinfan10]

why not 1440p 120 fps?

[marlinfan10]

It was a joke..

Nvm just read your name

[AliTheSnake1]

Because then, You will complain that graphics are not "nextgen" enough.

[thricetold]

Truth. This is what burns me with gamers, mostly new gen'ers. They couldn't wait to jump to "nextgen" when all we are getting is prettier pixels with the same boring ass gameplay.

You CAN'T have both on consoles. They love bringing up tlou, which imo has the same limited gameplay as most other games. They couldn't even add the clickers in mp for crying out loud. All so players can ooh and ahh for the first hour.

That new car smell doesn't last forever and when it wears off you're stuck with a mediocre game that looks pretty. Wake the f up GAMERS.

I think SoM is the only game trying to do more than pretty pixels with it's advanced Ai. Hey devs, why don't you think about improving YOUR ai instead of adding worthless particle effects that don't add anything but an ooh factor?

[JackVagina]

Did you even read the article or even the title?? -_-

[d_g]

sony fans be like :

30 FPS meh....

ps4 master race

[BABY-JEDI]

?

[StormLegend]

30fps or 60fps it makes no difference to me. I just wanna see the game!

[1nsomniac]

Intelligent bubble for you sir. Something lacking from here these days.

[GodGinrai]

@1nsomniac

I think you are confusing intelligence with enthusiasm.

[MsmackyM]

I guess If you're playing an interactive movie then it really don't matter. But then again why did so many people buy the Last of Us again a year later if 60fps don't matter? There's no logic to fanboy logic.

[Silly gameAr]

Yeah, it seems to be a prety good amount of fanboys in here, and I doubt most of them are here because they're excited to see a new game from Sucker Punch.

[callahan09]

I agree completely. I am enjoying Sunset Overdrive right now, and if you had asked me what framerate the game runs in I would have said "How the hell should I know?" All I know is it feels smooth, fast, and fun to play. Traversing the terrain in that game is one of the smoothest and most fun experiences I've had in this sort of game. I Google'd it, incidentally, and the game runs at 30fps. Truly makes no difference to me, because I couldn't tell that it wasn't 60fps, and the game feels GREAT to play/control to me. Infamous could be 30fps and have improved graphics, and I'd still love it. Prettier, but I'm sure I wouldn't mind the framerate being halved at all *AS LONG AS IT IS ROCK SOLID*.

[Illusive_Man]

PS5 and Xbox TWO will probably regularly output all games at 1080p/60 but let's cut this nonsense out...PS4 is not that machine. It is just not powerful enough.

[Forn]

Depends on how demanding the game is my friend.

[GodGinrai]

"Depends on how demanding the game is my friend."

I would say its given that games will get more demanding on the hardware over the course of this cycle. Thats always, the way.

So, no. dont expect to see too many graphically intense, 1080P/60FPS games.

[PersonMan]

As the hardware improves, the games can be even more demanding than ever, thus forcing the developer to decide whether they want prettier visuals or smoother frame rate. This is always going to happen.

[dcj0524]

Bro, by time those come out i'm expecting some hardcore 4K @ 60FPS.

[Ps4andxb1]

Doubt it.

They'll beef the visuals heavily at a cost of 30fps.

[newflesh]

No. Devs will always choose better graphics over performance, even on Next gen consoles. 4k/30fps maybe,not 60

[thricetold]

This. It doesn't matter how much power these devs are given, they will most always use it for fukin graphics. Hell just look at pc owners, all they ever bring up is graphics but stuck with the same gameplay as console owners.

How many skyrim mods improved the gameplay? Animations? Oh well, at least we can see the individual grass blades, THAT'S truly worth upgrading right?

[user5669510]

You stupid pc gamers care about gameplay most of all that's we aim for the most its we get the best gfx too.

Another reason your an idiot is because skyrim mods and the most popular skyrim mods changes and improve gameplay drastically. Another console fanboys talking bs and dont how bad he has it. Its things in PC version that you can't do in console version. Nice try but its not hard to shoot you dumb misconception s down animation? Idiot you know its a mod for that along with better skill tree and a ton of other gameplay elements

[Forn]

That's fine by me, just keep it smooth. Blow us away again Sucker Punch!

@Below

When has a rock solid 30fps not been smooth? That doesn't even make sense smh...

[Ck1x]

Again? Am I missing something...
I don't think they've showed the game yet.

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

here go again developers wanting graphics over better performances for games

60fps should be standard by now scale back the resolution.

900p or 720p just get the game smooth.

[newflesh]

Problem is that just reducing resolution to 720p is not enough to suddenly make the game run at 60 fps. It's not nearly that simple uunfortunately

[DanteVFenris666]

Fuck no, I'd rather have 1080p and have a good frames then great frames but being able to see every little pixel

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

you're playing a game not watching a movie get that through your head.

[elazz]

infamous Second Son released in March, Guess their next game will release around the same period but 2016. The new game from Guerilla is something I do see getting a 2015 release if they announce it at PS experience event. Sony Santa Monica will probably release their game in 2016 as well.

[ThatOneGuyThere]

GG gave us concept art very recently. I think their game is further off than Sucker Punch's game.

[jhoward585]

Sucker Punch has done a great job with infamous SS at 30fps. so, I have no doubt in my mind that their next game will look n play amazing at 30fps.

[Ps4andxb1]

Boycott !!

[Ck1x]

Why don't we find out what kind of game it is first, before setting into the visual fidelity. The game might benefit more from being 60fps and not just a visual showcase! Hopefully whatever it is, I would like to see them do something very different from the Infamous series.

[BABY-JEDI]

Well what ever it is. I'm looking forward to seeing what Sucker Punch has installed for us next.

[TheJacksonRGN]

Will be interested to see what their next project is. Curious if they will make another open world game or something more linear. Are they taking back the reigns for Sly Cooper or making a brand new IP?

Can't wait to find out.

[LightDiego]

I have the same doubt, Sanzaru said they are not working in a Sly Cooper sequel, that's a shame because i really like Thieves in Tive, but maybe Sucker Punch can make a new Sly game?
A new IP, Sly Cooper or Infamous, any of them are great, lol.

[PizzaSteve]

And that is fine with me. Infamous SS was great at 30fps.

[DJustinUNCHAIND]

Hopefully the gameplay is up to snuff.

[Theyellowflash30]

Next-gen baby! 30fps

[Rimeskeem]

If they pull of what they did with Infamous SS graphics and frame rate then by all means go right ahead

[MsmackyM]

Sony promises 60fps and fanboys scream. Sony delivers 30fps instead and Sony fanboys call 60fps a luxury framerate. Sony fanboys = the best zombie consumers a company can dream of.

[DanteVFenris666]

Oh yea!!! Well at least we aren't forks

[Primal]

I love SP! Can't wait for their next project. I just hope they learn how to make some great sidequests along with their main story.

[GamingTruth]

i guess most of the commenters here are pc fans claiming ps4s specs are weak, but unfortunately pc hasn't shown me it can run ps4 quality graphics at any higher or higher specs than ps4 or even at the same specs so til it shows it then shut up

[AndrewLB]

"i guess most of the commenters here are pc fans claiming ps4s specs are weak, but unfortunately pc hasn't shown me it can run ps4 quality graphics at any higher or higher specs than ps4 or even at the same specs so til it shows it then shut up"

Every single multi-platform game looks better on PC. The level of detail is higher, shadows have soft edges and use better filtering, lighting is greatly improved, as are frame rates and resolution.

Take a look at Star Citizen if you want to see what incredible graphics look like. Neither the PS4 or Xbone have a prayer of achieving that level of detail... EVER.

Here is a recent trailer/advert in 1080p/60. http://youtu.be/KLl5ROW1_kQ
Please note how there is actual gameplay footage in that, unlike Uncharted 4 which is just a cut-scene.

"If people wanted such craxy fidelity why nor get a p.c? Cause gamers, true gamers don't care about that, they are buying these systems playing the games they love. "

Spoken like a true fanboy. It's funny how prior to PS4 being released, all you guys kept harping on about how "next-gen" is going to be 1080p/60 AND all the high fidelity features found on the pc versions. Now that you've realized that just isn't possible on modern games, you tell everyone that "True gamers don't care about that".... lol.

Wow...

[mediate-this]

Ok here's the thing, I don't get this whole it has to be 1080p thing, bf4 on ps4 is a fantastic looking game at 900p 60fps, I can't tell the difference.

If people wanted such craxy fidelity why nor get a p.c? Cause gamers, true gamers don't care about that, they are buying these systems playing the games they love.

Fan boys are going g to some imaginary war on the Internet saying my console is better because it's 900p n yours is 720p.

I've been saying this the whole time, these systems are weak A.F, just play the game.