Dying Light 2: Details about the quality and power mod

Buyer of "Dying Light 2" can choose the New Gen consoles between a quality and performance mode. Thus, on one side, the 4K resolution is prioritized and on the other side a frame rate of 60 fps.

Significantly improved scene quality

But which advantages and disadvantages are associated with it? For this purpose, Techlands Lead Level Designer Piotr Pawlaczyk in a conversation with MP1ST. Accordingly, the players in quality mode are not only available RayTracing and 4K. Also, you can expect a "clearly" improved scene quality, as the mode offers improved volumetric effects among other things.

"We develop several options for the new generations. For players who prefer visual experiences, we have prepared the quality mode, which has significantly improved the quality of the scene thanks to the use of raytracing, with the focus on the ambient lighting. In quality mode, the players become a greater accuracy z. B. in volumetric effects and many other elements of image reprocessing detect ", so pawlaczyk .

RayTracing itself is the basis for the production of, for example, physically correct shadows. With regard to the options mentioned, according to MP1st, it could also be settings for motion blur, FOV sliders, reflections, etc.

Players who want to set a liquid gameplay can enable performance mode that focuses on a high frame rate (60fps + optional with VRR) and the experience should make faster gameplay elements such as a course or a fight or more fluid.

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VRR (variable refresh rate) is used first on PC and the Xbox Series consoles. PlayStation players who want to use the benefits of their VRR-supported devices must wait for Sony to enable the functions via a software update. Rumors according to that this should happen in December.

But also "Dying Light 2" is still waiting for a while. The Techland title appears on December 7, 2021 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC. In the meantime, you can take a look at our topic overview and enjoy the previous messages on "Dying Light 2" .

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