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Digital Foundry Finds Xbox Series S Delivers Sharper FF7 Remake Textures Than Switch 2

Analysts credit CPU-driven texture streaming for the surprise edge despite lower available RAM.

Overview

  • Following the new multi-platform release, Digital Foundry reports Series S retains the full asset quality seen on PS5 and Series X while Switch 2 often falls back to lower-resolution textures.
  • The outlet says Switch 2 appears to mix assets from the PS4 and PS5 builds, whereas Series S presents a more consistent high-fidelity texture set.
  • Xbox Series S offers two modes: 1080p at 60 frames per second or 1440p at 30 frames per second, with stable results in testing.
  • Series X and PS5 match on targets with roughly 1512p at 60 frames per second in performance mode and native 4K at 30 frames per second in quality mode.
  • Looking ahead, Rebirth is rumored for Xbox Series consoles and Switch 2 later this year, and Square Enix has confirmed the trilogy’s third part will continue on Unreal Engine 4.