Last year, EA revealed some exciting news: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, originally a current-gen exclusive, would be making its way to last-gen consoles. With just a few days left until its September 17 release on the PS4 and Xbox One, Respawn and EA have shared some intriguing details along with gameplay footage to whet our appetite.
For those who might not be in the loop, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor debuted in 2023 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. It follows 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, continuing the epic tale of former Jedi Cal Kestis and his motley crew waging a battle against the Empire. The game wowed fans and critics alike, earning numerous accolades for its stunning design and compelling narrative. Now, we’ve finally gotten a glimpse of how this game performs on the PS4 Pro.
EA recently dropped five solid minutes of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gameplay captured on a PS4 Pro. This footage features a range of combat scenes and exploration moments, and I’ve got to say, it holds up pretty well visually, considering it’s running on older hardware.
Naturally, bringing a game like this to the PS4 Pro and other older systems wasn’t without its challenges. The most notable compromise is the framerate. Respawn has confirmed that the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, and Xbox One X versions will all cap at 30FPS, lacking the fluidity of a 60FPS experience available on the newer consoles.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the platform-specific performance targets as outlined by EA and Respawn:
– PS4 Pro: 1080p at 30FPS
– Xbox One X: 1440p at 30FPS
– PS4: 900p at 30FPS
– Xbox One: 720p at 30FPS
Given the hardware limitations, these targets are understandable. That said, I’d steer clear of the Xbox One version if possible. The game’s visuals truly shine in 1080p, so limiting yourself to 720p at 30FPS feels like you’re missing out on the full experience of this remarkable Star Wars saga.
Mark your calendars: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor officially lands on PS4 and Xbox One on September 17, at a budget-friendly price of just $50. It’s a great opportunity to dive into this stellar adventure without breaking the bank.
