Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On April 2, step into Liangzhou, the first snow region in Where Winds Meet, and try the new Heng Blade -a traditional Chinese weapon defined by elegance, precision, and masterful craftsmanship! The game is available on PC, PS5, and mobile. Jump in and experience the new update here: bit.ly/3ZVFK7d #wherewindsmeet #WWMHengBlade
There's no shortage of modes and toggles in developer Pearl Abyss' console release of Crimson Desert - and we try them all in its PS5 and PS5 Pro form today. Despite offering so many ways to play it's clear that base PS5 struggles to find one definitive setup, between its 30, 40 and 60fps modes. VRR helps however, as does the availability of a balanced mode with 30fps cap. The greater GPU grunt of the PS5 Pro however does give us more flexibility where performance is concerned - plus it's bundled with support for Sony's new PSSR upscaler. Tom covers every detail in this first round of console coverage - with Xbox to follow soon.
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00:00 Introduction
03:51 Sponsored by Where Winds Meet
05:33 Base PS5 Modes Compared
07:09 Fixed 4K Output Mode Test
10:02 The 30/40FPS Mode Advantage
12:22 PS5 Pro Visual Upgrades
16:00 Base PS5 Frame-Rate Tests
20:42 PS5 Pro Frame-Rate Tests
22:49 Verdict
On April 2, step into Liangzhou, the first snow region in Where Winds Meet, and try the new Heng Blade -a traditional Chinese weapon defined by elegance, precision, and masterful craftsmanship! The game is available on PC, PS5, and mobile. Jump in and experience the new update here: bit.ly/3ZVFK7d #wherewindsmeet #WWMHengBlade
There's no shortage of modes and toggles in developer Pearl Abyss' console release of Crimson Desert - and we try them all in its PS5 and PS5 Pro form today. Despite offering so many ways to play it's clear that base PS5 struggles to find one definitive setup, between its 30, 40 and 60fps modes. VRR helps however, as does the availability of a balanced mode with 30fps cap. The greater GPU grunt of the PS5 Pro however does give us more flexibility where performance is concerned - plus it's bundled with support for Sony's new PSSR upscaler. Tom covers every detail in this first round of console coverage - with Xbox to follow soon.
Examine the DF Website: digitalfoundry.net
Go here to check out DF merch! store.digitalfoundry.net
Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: bit.ly/DFSubscribe
00:00 Introduction
03:51 Sponsored by Where Winds Meet
05:33 Base PS5 Modes Compared
07:09 Fixed 4K Output Mode Test
10:02 The 30/40FPS Mode Advantage
12:22 PS5 Pro Visual Upgrades
16:00 Base PS5 Frame-Rate Tests
20:42 PS5 Pro Frame-Rate Tests
22:49 Verdict
