Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Plays Best On PC, But What About PS4 Pro and Xbox One X?

Head to head comparison between PS4 Pro, Xbox One X and PC versions of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

[NarutoFox]

I bought the PC version and I love this game!

[2pacalypsenow]

Might pick this up, looks interesting.

And on another note.

I thought the Switch played every game it’s “Best”?

[Neonridr]

why do you feel the need to stir up crap. Hard to say that the Switch version is the best when there isn't one to begin with. I mean really?

[2pacalypsenow]

To keep it entertaining.

[Neonridr]

to be THAT guy, you mean..

[2pacalypsenow]

Sure.

[GamingSinceForever]

For the very reason that you go out of your way to respond to it. Tey not taking it so personal and things like this will naturally go away. Common sense.

[Realms]

Why does it bother you? The Switch is good for what it is but to many it isn't the best place to game if that is the only console you want to invest in.

[TheGamez100]

Lol why jab at switch fans and the game isnt even on the system. Well besides pc being the best to play of course since it has infinite possibilities but its really just opinion/preference. Just play where you want to play. It shouldnt be such a topic of debate, all it will do is stir things up for fanboys lol.

[bluefox755]

I for one appreciate this comment, as we have to see those articles for nearly every switch multiplat.

[Neonridr]

then let's keep those comments to the articles where there ACTUALLY is a Switch version. Makes a little more sense then, no?

[King_Noctis]

How can it play best on the Switch if it isn’t even on the Switch?

[PowerOfTheCloud]

@2pacalypsenow

I read all the time that 1X plays games the best. PC must be fake news!

[2pacalypsenow]

#fakenews

[414gamer]

I got it on Xbox one x. Major frame issues. Makes it frustrating to play

[SenseiLeRoux]

Same on ps4 pro, needs an update

[UltraNova]

Its their engine. Has been like this since, well ever. Don't expect a patch fixing this.

[Imortus_san]

All From Software games play like shit on consoles, this was the first one that I felt like I could play and have fun, but not with those problems.

[Imortus_san]

Question, did you try to disable 4K textures in the console and select 1080p output?
Can you try it and let me know?

[414gamer]

This does nothing

[Imortus_san]

"This does nothing", do you mean you test it? or didn't care!? - I ask this stuff because I'm interested in the game.

Because there are games that win more frames, since the game becames lighter in texture and resolution.

[414gamer]

It has no effect on the shuddering . It is not a 4K or 1080 issue. It is a frame pacing issue. Check digital foundry video on YouTube for the game. They explain it well

[Imortus_san]

Thanks.

[Father__Merrin]

The main reason for pc superiority is frame rates. Even with higher graphics settings in modern games it doesn't look miles better but it's the frame rates. This is due to the cpu, I'm almost sure next gen consoles will have cpu that easily achieve locked 60fps

[Thunder_G0d_Bane]

Unfortunate for you, the consoles next gen will be focusing on Native 4k which means another generation of 30fps for you guys. locked 60fps in native 4k is not happening for next gen of consoles thats for sure lool

But atleast you won't have to deal with checkerboard upscaling to 4k anymore.

[SurgicalMenace]

All this framerate talk, let's be real, the PC makes graphics look better but doesn't invent a different experience. Whether I'm playing in 4k, 60 fps, ray tracing, etc Sekiro, is still Sekiro. People spend too much time trying to prove their superiority in a virtual realm. What baring does how good your entertainment looks have on actually being great in real life?

Where our experience is best spent, for entertainment, is subjective. Whether PC or console, Sekiro is the real topic of discussion.

[TheEnigma313]

yeah that's likely what's going to happen.

[Father__Merrin]

Well I'd have to disagree if next gen consoles have a vastly upgraded cpu in comparison to what ps4x1 launched with there's a big possibility to having a 4k/60 box

[bluefox755]

Deal with checkerboarding? I like checkerboarding. It almost replicates native 4k, without nearly as much overhead. Perfect for consoles. That's why you can have games like God of War or HZD that look far better than anything on the more powerful X1X.

[Imortus_san]

All Console games could have been 60fr this Gen, it all cames down to the console maker, if they had made pressure for games to be 60fps then the companies making those games had to bend to it, but since Sony / Microsoft / Nintendo all care is about getting the game on the system they don't relly care if it's 30fr or 60fr.

[bluefox755]

While they will have better CPUs, you know most devs will focus on effects, image quality, and resolution. Doesn't matter if 60fps is possible if the devs prioritize graphics over frame rate.

[bluefox755]

It's pretty well optimized for PC, doesn't take a ton to get 4k/60. Apparently not so much on console from what I hear, hopefully they get it worked out.

[Last_Boss]

I'm on the Pro and have no issues.

[windblowsagain]

Truthfully no reason why this game shouldn't be 60fps on every console. Granted it's a decent looking game. But it's not doing anything special imo. Frame pacing has never been sorted out and I love bloodborne. But the Engine needs a top western team to dig through the code and optimize it.

[Eonjay]

Its the CPU.

[hiawa23]

I am not into PC, so I am playing it on the X1X, absolutely loving it. Consoles are fine as my tastes go.

[SurgicalMenace]

Exactly.

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

When they say “plays best on PC” I think they should include the minimum specs you need to achieve that. I have a 7950 in my PC and I can assure you that it does NOT play best on MY PC compared to my One X. Everyone just suddenly has a powerful PC I guess...

[specialguest]

They mentioned the recommended specs to play the game properly. Why would they include minimum specs?
Do you even know what minimum specs means? It's pretty pointless to include it, because it means your PC has enough power to open the software or game, but it doesn't guarantee the game would be playable or usuable. This is basic computer knowledge 101.

In addition, the recommended specs for this game would not be considered a powerful PC in today's standards. The cost of a gtx 970 and i5-2500 is dirt cheap now. The fact still remains that PC is where it's best played.

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

Obviously I know what minimum specs mean but I guess you don’t have very good comprehension skills. Let me break it down for you since you don’t seem to get it. When articles say it plays best on PC then they should also show the MINIMUM SPECS that would allow it to run better than say a ONE X since that’s the closest console competition to a PC. It should go without saying that a PC with the best GPU etc...will play best. No matter how you try to slice it not EVERYONE has or wants a powerful PC. In my case Sekiro DOES NOT play best on PC so stating it plays best on PC like a lot of these articles tend to do is not factual (unless you invest hundreds of dollars)

[bluefox755]

It plays @ 1440p/60fps with all settings maxed on a mere 1070 on my office PC. Still have yet to install it on my more powerful computer, but I'm sure it could easily achieve 4k/60 on the weaker one, maybe drop a couple settings. Doesn't take a very powerful computer to run this game.

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

I never said it took a powerful PC I said they should post the Specs showing the minimum specs it takes to run said game better on PC than One X.

[Sokol]

No regular office PC has 1070 or any video card at all.. But sure..

[XxMajeSteRxX]

Playing this on the 120hz option on the X does not help, I really wish they focus on a stable fps patch

[timotim]

From my perspective, Microsoft is all smiles, knowing they have the top two platforms for gamers to play games on.