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Official Fallout 4 Thread - Release - 11.10.15
- Apr 19, 2008
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Digital Foundry Performance Analysis
All things put into perspective, Fallout 4 does hold 30fps as a general rule, but drops are noticeable. For example, moving between major city areas is a particular strain on the engine, causing PS4 and Xbox One to drop to 20fps in matching spots on the map. Like clockwork, each platform lurches downward for a spell when passing a threshold in the environment - suggesting assets are being decompressed on the fly for the next location. 30fps is restored relatively quickly on arriving at the next spot, and it's business as usual from there. However it's not an ideal setup when these connecting areas are filled with enemies, and controller response suddenly takes a hit - though PS4 holds a frame-rate advantage in matching runs.
On top of this, Xbox One is unique in its suffering of a stuttering issue, halting the game experience for up to a second during play. It's a glaring hitch downward, and matching runs to the gates of Diamond City shows Xbox One dropping to a record 0fps (zero) while PS4 turns the same corner at 28fps. Each has their blips, but having tested two separate Xbox One and PS4 consoles, the results are always the same across the world at large; we get sizeable stutters on Microsoft's console that aren't present on PS4.
For now though, evidence so far suggests those buying Fallout 4 on console should get an overall smoother experience from PS4. It's far from perfect, and we have a suspicion re-tests will be due once each machine receives new patches down the line. As ever, we'll update as new information comes in. Meanwhile, for those with PC as their platform of choice, all the signs look good for a smooth experience even on budget kit. We're currently putting together an in-depth guide to settings tweaks and recommended setups, so expect that in the next couple of days.
Good old Gamebryo engine :x
All things put into perspective, Fallout 4 does hold 30fps as a general rule, but drops are noticeable. For example, moving between major city areas is a particular strain on the engine, causing PS4 and Xbox One to drop to 20fps in matching spots on the map. Like clockwork, each platform lurches downward for a spell when passing a threshold in the environment - suggesting assets are being decompressed on the fly for the next location. 30fps is restored relatively quickly on arriving at the next spot, and it's business as usual from there. However it's not an ideal setup when these connecting areas are filled with enemies, and controller response suddenly takes a hit - though PS4 holds a frame-rate advantage in matching runs.
On top of this, Xbox One is unique in its suffering of a stuttering issue, halting the game experience for up to a second during play. It's a glaring hitch downward, and matching runs to the gates of Diamond City shows Xbox One dropping to a record 0fps (zero) while PS4 turns the same corner at 28fps. Each has their blips, but having tested two separate Xbox One and PS4 consoles, the results are always the same across the world at large; we get sizeable stutters on Microsoft's console that aren't present on PS4.
For now though, evidence so far suggests those buying Fallout 4 on console should get an overall smoother experience from PS4. It's far from perfect, and we have a suspicion re-tests will be due once each machine receives new patches down the line. As ever, we'll update as new information comes in. Meanwhile, for those with PC as their platform of choice, all the signs look good for a smooth experience even on budget kit. We're currently putting together an in-depth guide to settings tweaks and recommended setups, so expect that in the next couple of days.
Good old Gamebryo engine :x
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- Nov 25, 2005
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Copping for pc
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Wise, I really need to invest in the master race. New console generation is wack IMO.
- Mar 5, 2008
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SMH. Will this game run on a 5 year old i7 labtop with 8gb ram and I think an ATI radeon hd 5870 graphics card?
I'm not trying to play on a damb console if it starts to lag.
I'm not trying to play on a damb console if it starts to lag.
- Feb 2, 2009
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It wouldn't be a Fallout game without the lag 
they should just advertise it as a feature and rock with it.
they should just advertise it as a feature and rock with it.
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thats why you shoulda copped da ps4
- Mar 5, 2008
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I have a ps4
- Feb 2, 2009
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What's the chances of this having a Day 1 update? I'm not wanting to wait even longer to play...
- Dec 8, 2006
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Bethesda RPGs are pretty generous to 'weaker' PCs..so you should be good
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I have it pre-order for PC but picked this up on Friday for the Xbox One. My Gamertag is | SI7ENT | if you want proof. So I've put about 10 hours into the Xbox One version. Frame rate holds a steady 30FPs in my experience (there is a mandatory update). Game is :x 
- Dec 8, 2006
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Being streamed right now
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Hating work right about now.
- Dec 8, 2006
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PC version already floating around the internets 
But I'm not gonna be that guy
But I'm not gonna be that guy
- Sep 28, 2002
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PC version already floating around the internets
But I'm not gonna be that guy
Been on the webz since last night.
But I bought mine legit. Gotta support Bethesda
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- Dec 8, 2006
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Yea I'm gonna buy legit too..got to
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I have a ps4
then its smooov.
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35-50GB I think
- Jul 19, 2012
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Got it digital, says 28.1GB.
- Feb 27, 2011
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Anyone preorder from BestBuy.com? I pre-ordered the PipBoy edition but I haven't got any shipping info yet. Wondering if I should expect it tomorrow or later on in the week. Wish that I was able to preorder and also do instore pick up. On the westcoast we can pick up at 9PM. I really want to be playing tonight!
- Dec 21, 2012
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6 hours away until I take an indefinite leave from 2K,Fifa,and GTA 
- Feb 27, 2011
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Finally got my order updated. But I still dont know when it will arrive. SO tempted to buy the game tonight and then sell it on craiglist or something..just so i can play tonight. I know its stupid but I really cant wait to play this game.
- Sep 28, 2002
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Anybody in the Lawrenceville Ga area, hit me got a PS4 copy right now for $50.00 had it since friday still sealed. My boy said he wanted it, got it and dude flaked.
