Crimson Desert Enters R&D On Switch 2 - But Can The System Handle It? A port is certainly possible - but compromises will need to be made.

Pearl Abyss enters an R&D phase intent on bringing Crimson Desert to Switch 2. Can the system handle it? We think so, with certain caveats: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/cri...

How Much Would You Pay For PlayStation 6? Next-gen console pricing is challenging - but crucial - for Sony.

On the DF website, how much would you pay for PlayStation 6? In the era of the $600 PS5, next-gen pricing will be challenging - but crucial - for Sony: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/04...

DF Direct Q+A: The Big PlayStation 6 Pricing Debate + Will It Support Physical Media? YouTube video by Digital Foundry

In the wake of the $600 PlayStation 5, how affordable can PlayStation 6 actually be and how much are people prepared to pay? It's the lead topic in this week's DF Direct Q+A show: youtu.be/CeSzzupGe60

Nvidia Announces Automatic Shader Compilation - But What Does It Actually Do? ASC doesn't solve #StutterStruggle, but it could be an important first step.

Nvidia's new Automatic Shader Compilation doesn't solve first play #StutterStruggle, but it could be an important first step: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/04...

Review: Cyberpunk 2077's PS5 Pro Patch Goes Heavy On RT And Performance Upgrades Three new modes, backed by the new PSSR.

Cyberpunk 2077's PS5 Pro upgrade reviewed. CD Projekt RED goes heavy on RT upgrades across two modes - plus a non-RT alternative capable of hitting 90fps: www.digitalfoundry.net/reviews/cybe...

Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Review: All New Modes & Features Tested! YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Cyberpunk 2077 gets a free PS5 Pro upgrade tomorrow, delivering three brand-new graphics modes - and we had the chance to check out the game early. Here's @oliemack.bsky.social and @dachsjaeger.bsky.social with their extensive thoughts on the upgrade: youtu.be/HPJ3GlL3znM

DF Direct Weekly #258: Crimson Desert Switch 2, New PS6 Leaks, DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame-Gen YouTube video by Digital Foundry

DF Direct Weekly #258 is now live, discussing Crimson Desert Switch 2 "R&D", impressions of DLSS dynamic multi frame-gen, the latest PS6 leaks and much, much more: youtu.be/Nk1nIC2Wuec

DF Retro Super Show #011 - The Big Q+A Special - Holy Grail Games, Arcade Hardware, Sega CD + More! YouTube video by Digital Foundry

With ten shows in the bag, the DF Retro Super Show changes gears, taking on a wealth of Supporter questions. Light guns, Sega CD, Castlevania, cool-looking retro hardware, holy grail games and much, much more in a holiday weekend worthy two hour show: youtu.be/rQm8aWhGZ5Y

Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro: 30fps Quality Mode Gets A Big Image Quality Upgrade PSSR Native AA looks much better, but can impact performance.

Crimson Desert's latest patch is good news for PS5 Pro. The 30fps quality mode now has an optional pass of PSSR anti-aliasing, eliminating the softness of the standard image - but it does come at a cost: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/04...

MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 Monitor - How OLED Care Aims To Prevent Burn-In [Sponsored] YouTube video by DF Clips

Here's how the latest OLED Care features work in the new MSI MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 Monitor: youtu.be/3QSdOptc5FA #sponsored

Assassin's Creed Unity's 4K 60fps Patch Isn't 4K - But The Upgrade Is Still Worth It The best way to experience a unique chapter in AC franchise history.

Almost 12 years on, Assassin's Creed Unity can even challenge today's hardware - but the recent PS5/Xbox upgrade is a dramatic upgrade over a flawed last gen experience: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/ass...

Assassin's Creed Unity's 4K 60fps upgrade isn't really 4K, but it's still the best way to play the game. This is a remarkable and unique series entry, so we really went to town on this one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbbT...

MSI's MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 Monitor - The Ultrawide PC OLED Has Come of Age Sponsored Content: The complete ultrawide OLED package.

Has the PC OLED finally come of age? @cataferal takes a look at the features of the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36. www.digitalfoundry.net/features/msi... #sponsored

Review: Kena: Bridge of Spirits Gets A Serviceable But Disappointing Switch 2 port Cutbacks vs the PS4 game are puzzling.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits on Switch 2 gets the job done and remains an impressive game, but the quality of the port doesn't quite live up to expectations: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/04...

Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro Delivers Another Big Leap Over The Base Console Better performance, improved visuals, PSSR.

Crimson Desert continues the trend of PS5 Pro games that easily outclass their standard PS5 equivalents: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/cri...

In the latest DF Direct Q+A show, the team grapple with the concept of a $600 PlayStation 5 and the PS5 Pro vs PC price comparison questions emerge once more. Plus: Ocarina of Time remake and much more: youtu.be/T-yqMN_gqb4

Crimson Desert - The Big PS5/PS5 Pro Tech Review - Every Graphics Mode Tested! YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Crimson Desert console review, part one! PS5 and PS5 Pro first of all, with all mode variations tested, including VRR. This one was a huge amount of work, delayed owing to title updates - but let's go! youtu.be/IFSwmZz1ZUA

Switch 2 Fallout 4's DLSS Upgrade: Welcome But Not Game-Changing Incremental upgrades to performance and image quality.

Fallout 4's Switch 2 DLSS upgrade is more of an incremental boost than an image quality/performance game-changer: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/03...

DF Direct Weekly #247 is live, testing Fallout 4's new DLSS upgrade on Switch 2, the games that caught our attention at the Xbox Partner Preview, Kena Bridge of Spirits Switch 2 mini-review, Forza Horizon 6 RT and much, much more: youtu.be/otRnMhwMvg8

MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 Monitor - The Ultrawide PC OLED Has Come of Age [Sponsored] YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Has the PC OLED finally come of age? @cataferal takes a look at the features of the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36. youtu.be/hwJyTquSo80 #sponsored

Review: Crimson Desert PC: Changing Just One Setting Dramatically Boosts Frame-Rate The optimised settings collection.

Adjusting just one setting in Crimson Desert on PC dramatically boosts frame-rate: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/03...

Crimson Desert PC Performance Review + DF Optimised Settings YouTube video by Digital Foundry

Crimson Desert PC review and optimised settings! With Alex looking after this back this week, I step in with thoughts on the PC port along with settings selections from @iamRayy_ and... Pearl Abyss: youtu.be/BDb5JfcArmc

PS5 Pro's New PSSR System Override Is Just As Good As We Hoped Over 20 games tested.

PS5 Pro's new system level toggle for "PSSR2" comes highly recommended. All PSSR-supporting games are improved - though there are some issues to address: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/ps5...

Today on Digital Foundry, we're rounding off our upgraded PSSR coverage but examining prior pain points in over 20 games. To what extent does the "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" option improve in-game visuals? youtu.be/36qAeOAB_fI

Review: Super Mario Bros Wonder's 4K Upgrade For Switch 2 Shines But the lack of a 120fps option feels like a missed opportunity.

Native 4K shines in the Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros Wonder, but we'd have loved to have seen 120Hz support: www.digitalfoundry.net/reviews/supe...

Super Mario Bros Wonder - Switch 2 Edition - DF Review - The Native 4K Experience YouTube video by Digital Foundry

John's impressed by Super Mario Bros Wonder on Switch 2. Here's the DF video review: youtu.be/tZIzQ0ky48I

Nintendo's New Handheld Boost Mode: A Brilliant Way To Revisit Switch Games on Switch 2 Last-gen's docked play is today's portable back compat experience.

Switch 2's new handheld mode boost option lets you run Switch 1 games in their docked profiles - and we reckon it's offering circa 2x horsepower: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/nin...

DF Direct Q+A: The Future Of PSSR, Crimson Desert Intel Issues, DRS vs Dynamic Frame-Gen YouTube video by Digital Foundry

The latest episode of the DF Direct Q+A show is out, fielding questions on the future of PSSR, Crimson Desert launching without Intel support, dynamic res and multi-frame gen, plus what's going on with Xbox coverage: youtu.be/9hf4yx7lK6Q

DF Direct Weekly #256 is now out, discussing our new PSSR interview with Mark Cerny, Crimson Desert on base PS5, Switch 2 handheld boost mode, Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 Pro and G-Sync Pulsar's new 60Hz support: youtu.be/EPrBXlHoIVc

The Big PSSR Interview With Mark Cerny "The new PSSR would have to be faster than the original one."

The new PSSR doesn't just provide a big upgrade to quality, it's a touch faster too. Learn about this and much more in our latest interview with PlayStation lead system architect, Mark Cerny. www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/03...