- Takes existing package and improves it further
- SSR, improved GI, new sky boxes and mouse + KB support added for cosnoles
- 30, 40, 60 and 120fps support added
- All 3 games get similar upgrades
- Older PC version compared to new console versions shows many upgrades.
- Pre-rendered scenes use higher 4K encode, using AI up-scaling
- Enhanced version does little in terms of improving textures, but adds SSR for water bodies, no RT though.
- Foliage, geometry, draw distance are increased over original PC's maxed
- Improved GI gives the game a thicker, better atmosphere
- Global shadow quality is also increased, new higher resolution sky boxes also praised
- Enhanced edition is 'easily the best way' to jump into the games now.
- All consoles run matching visual settings, with resolution scaling being the only real difference.
- PS5 Pro generally runs higher pixel count compared to other consoles with hitting native 4K at 30/40 fps modes, DRS 1800p~2160p on 60fps and 1440p on 120fps.
- Base PS5/SX run 4K/30, DRS 4K/40, DRS 1755p in 60 and DRS 1440p in 120fps
- Series S runs at 1440p/30, DRS 1440p/40, DRS 1080p/60 and does not have a 120fps mode
- Aside resolution, no visual / settings difference on the consoles modes other than the 120fps mode.
- In the 120fps mode, SSR is lost, some draw distances are cut and shadow resolution is lowered
- DF's recommended mode is the 60fps mode on each console
- Based on their testing, all consoles run at a mostly locked 60fps with minor odd drops to mid 50's seen on base PS5 in one of the games.
- 30fps is the clearest but the cost in performance is too much to justify.
- The 30fps mode is also unevenly frame-pace on all consoles.
- 40fps balanced mode offers a better performance profile but it also suffers frame pacing issues.
- However, the Series X version does not have any frame pacing issues in this mode, so this mode is easier to recommend here.
- 120fps mode has a practical usecase for VRR display owners, holds between 100~120fps generally, but dips and hitches become more prominent whenever weather changes or in heavy combat.
- Verdict: Huge improvement in playability over last year's console release.