Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the most highly acclaimed games of the year, marrying the best of video games with the comple…

Happily, PlayStation 5 manages to deliver a creditable rendition of the game, but the now legendary Act Three continues to humble CPU performance - perhaps more than we anticipated going in.

  • catshit_dogfart@lemmy.worldEnglish
    32·
    1 year ago

    I think this game could run on PS4 just fine. Turn off raytracing and a few other things and it would probably work.

    But then, I guess they can’t keep releasing for the old console forever.

      • circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        I ran it on an i7 4790k initially and definitely felt it. I think you’re right that whatever APU is in the PS4 would scream and run.

    • sadreality@kbin.social
      1·
      1 year ago

      If there is money in it… Why not?

      We got millions of gamers on old hardware. If they can do it, let all gamers have at it imho

      • Omega@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        PS5 gamers are more likely to put down $70 for a new game than PS4 players are to put down $60 on a new game. It’s probably just not a worthwhile investment.

      • FoundTheVegan@kbin.social
        1·
        1 year ago

        Consoles are expensive. Cutting off support to older equipment is rough. Keeping your entertainment “current” is a big ask for a lot of people who are already struggling. As long as people are using the old stuff, devs should do what they can inside the technical limits to extend their lifespan.