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Horizon Zero Dawn - PC versus PS4 Pro Graphics Comparison Video

YouTube's 'Cycu1' has compared the PC trailer with the PS4 Pro version of Horizon Zero Dawn.

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bishup251389d ago

the pc version was recorded at the original preset. not at ultra. so i'm told in the comment section of this video.

Tech51389d ago (Edited 1389d ago )

right. this was a funny comparison as you see the ps4 pro version actually give back environment texture detail to the pc version. pc version has a few presets. starting with "original" going either lower or higher from there.

"original" - (base ps4 version, as titled "original")
http://i.picpar.com/o5De.pn...
"Favor quality" (likely where the pro version stands)
http://i.picpar.com/p5De.pn...
"Ultimate quality" (likely where you'll find other features.)
http://i.picpar.com/q5De.pn...

ShipWreck2001388d ago (Edited 1388d ago )

@ bishup25
correct. Cycu1 messed up this comparison.

@ 1:13 - https://youtu.be/Y4St-fv53Q...
the trailer says -
Preset - Original
V-sync - Off
HDR - Off
Res - 1920 x 1080
CPU Model - AMD Ryzen 5
GPU model - Radeon RX 580

Marquinho1388d ago

No wonder why that video has such dislike bar.

On top of ignoring the fact that this trailer isn't using "Ultra Settings" on PC but the closest to PS4 settings, they are taking a Youtube video vs. direct feed captures from PS4 Pro.

Awesome what these boys are capable of.

timotim1388d ago

Not like this...not like this...

hectorius1387d ago (Edited 1387d ago )

Marquinho15h ago
No wonder why that video has such dislike bar.

On top of ignoring the fact that this trailer isn't using "Ultra Settings" on PC but the closest to PS4 settings, they are taking a Youtube video vs. direct feed captures from PS4 Pro.

Awesome what these boys are capable of.***

So why isn't the weak PC doing ultra settings??

https://www.overclock3d.net...

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OS: Windows 10 64-bits
Processor: Intel Core [email protected] or Ryzen 5 [email protected]
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 100 GB available space***

To emulate a Pro using [a mid range PC / Mobile] Jaguar processor running @ 2.15Ghz.. The bloated Windows PC needs a "next gen" Ryzen running @ 3.5Ghz, the same speed as the PS 5. Whilst the Pro only has 8GB of GDDR 5.. The bloated Windozze device needs 16GB RAM [same as the total PS 5 RAM] PLUS another 8GB of VRAM for the AMD RSX 580.

To make things worse, it uses 100GB memory space whilst the OPTIMISED PS 4 Pro..

https://store.playstation.c...

Enhanced for PlayStation®4 Pro.

INCLUDES:
• Horizon Zero Dawn.
• The Frozen Wilds expansion.
• Carja Storm Ranger Outfit and Carja Mighty Bow.
• Carja Trader Pack.
• Banuk Trailblazer Outfit and Banuk Culling Bow.
• Banuk Traveller Pack.
• Nora Keeper Pack.
• Digital art book.
• PS4™ theme.

Bonus costumes, weapons and item packs are available after downloading Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition update file version 1.45 otherwise they are unlockable through gameplay.***

will give you the whole shebang

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in less than 50GB.

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BiofourceGun1389d ago (Edited 1389d ago )

Cycu1 seems to typically make early comparisons then ends up re-releasing updated videos.
probably should just wait until after the game is released. shouldn't take long.

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Tekken666341389d ago (Edited 1389d ago )

probably after watching this particular comparison ps5 gamers will be inclined to ask for support of the ps4 pro version instead. Pro version has sharper environment detail and better skin shaders in this comparison.

Marquinho1388d ago

They're using "PS4" settings on the PC trailers... and some things looks sharper because they're using captures of a Youtube video instead of waiting for the game to be released and take Direct Feed samples.

MadLad1389d ago

Looks amazing on the Pro.
Is going to look insane on PC. Not to mention, I think a lot of people forget that just the more natural smoothness of something like, even just 60fps vs 30, has a giant impact on the image quality while in action.

traumadisaster1388d ago

Don’t downplay “just” 30 to 60 I’d say it’s huge. Now 60 to 120 is nice but not required like going from 30 to 60.

30fps is walking, 60 is driving a car, 120 is a motorcycle.

MadLad1388d ago

Exactly my point though. I built my first PC later into last generation after no longer being able to deal with the blurry, chugging mess some of the higher end games were becoming.
Did a dual 680 and i5 build.
Grabbed a 144hz monitor for it, and it blew my mind when I realized there was a legitimate lack of any motion blur after a certain point.
I have my Pro hooked up to an OLED in the living room, and there's a giant contrast to games running at (or close to) 60fps, and 30; to the point that games running at 30, you can actually notice the transition between some frame, to the point it almost looks like it's running in slow motion, due to the responsiveness of the screen, itself. Anyone still defending 30fps in this day and age has no idea.

zawepa1389d ago (Edited 1389d ago )

Ps4 pro version edges overall better in this comparison. PS5 probably already supports the pro version anyways via backwards compatibility.

zawepa1388d ago (Edited 1388d ago )

@ the disagrees. i'm pretty sure Horizon will be among the "top" compatible games on ps5.
https://www.eurogamer.net/a...

timotim1388d ago

If it isnt, Sony has some explaining to do.

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Marquinho1388d ago

Medium PC settings taken from a Youtube video vs. Direct Feed captures on PS4 Pro.

Just brilliant.

Asuka1388d ago

Ultrawide support is going to be amazing. I hope next gen console games support it. Open world games are just more immersive at 21:9 imo.

GreatSako20201388d ago

Yeah bring all the headache to support a feature that works on monitors that console players do not even know about

Asuka1388d ago (Edited 1388d ago )

I mean it's not a headache... And it's just wishful thinking I am aware that ultrawide is niche no need to be a dick about it

timotim1388d ago

It was sooooo much of a headache that they added it to this version of the game with no problem...if they can add it here, they can add it to consoles. We have to begin to start asking for more from devs...if we dont we'll be stuck with the same games running at the same 30FPS while paying $10 more than we do now.

Hungryalpaca1388d ago

Stay in the dark ages then. Don’t bother embracing other options.

GreatSako20201386d ago

It's a headache for consoles because you need to optimized the fps for what you draw in front of you on screen.
PCs are different, if it can't run it smoothly, you change the settings.

@timotim and hungralpaca You want more options, go play on PC. It is designed for endless options.

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DF Weekly: Do we actually need The Last of Us Part 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn remasters?

With the details we now have in terms of features and pricing, I don't think there are any significant concerns remaining - just that perhaps that the term 'remastered' in the title is a little misplaced. Essentially, what we're dealing with here is broadly equivalent to a release along the lines of Death Stranding: Director's Cut. It's the original game with a dash of extra content and additional visual modes that tap into the power of PlayStation 5.

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-Foxtrot145d ago

Bloodborne, Infamous, Killzone, Resistance, Puppeteer, Jak and Daxter etc are all better choices

Even a full on remake of Drakes Fortune I’d take

PrinceOfAnger145d ago

killzone 2/3 definitely a better choice, i have recently finished the games on pc and thought about that, a full remake like demon souls is even better

darthv72145d ago

2&3 are still fine... I'd take the first one as a full remake before the others. They could flesh out more of the backstory that the sequels touch on. Even go deeper into the lore of Helgan.

specialguest144d ago

KZ 2/3 would be amazing. KZ 2 was a graphical masterpiece back then. With today's modern tech, all of those tricks Guerilla Games did to create the effects like the lighting, storm effects, etc, they could now be done in real-time and more realistic

Cacabunga144d ago

Killzone 2-3
Golden Abyss remake
Infamous 2

RaidenBlack145d ago

Uncharted 1 still got a decent remaster for 8th gen ... a remake is not that much of a requirement ...
instead remake candidates should be from 5th or 6th gen
and as for proper remasters (not just lazy res upscale): Killzone 2 & 3 obviously and also Resistance/inFamous (as well as MGS4 :P)

-Foxtrot145d ago

My point with the list is that I’d rather see those titles than what we are getting…titles which are only 3-5 years old and still hold up today

CrashMania145d ago

Sony own the Demons Souls and Bloodborne IP, I wish they'd do something with Bloodborne at the very least.

vfl523145d ago

The way you worded that makes me think you don't realize they already remade demon souls

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GamingSinceForever145d ago

Not one of those will sell more copies than TLOU2 Remaster. The sooner we realize that these gaming sites and their followers are less than 1% of the buying public the better off we’ll be.

Sure we prefer newer titles but this is business and a business is what Sony is running.

JackBNimble144d ago

Don't you think they could be doing something better with their time and money, like maybe making something new? Or have they become lazy and just reliving the past with the same old games over and over.

Gez ... do something fresh and new already .

notachance145d ago

I'd rather for them to go Square Enix route and remake/remaster their PS1 libraries instead of these unnecessary remaster

come on, legend of dragoon..

Gamingsince1981144d ago

What's with the "need" anyway ? This is video games, no one needs them at all, we need water , we need air, we don't need games.

Barlos144d ago

I would love a remake/remaster of KZ1. For its time it really pushed the PS2 hard and because of that it had a few issues. This is begging to be given the Bluepoint touch and brought up to date. I'd love to see an updated Killzone trilogy collection for sure.

Yi-Long144d ago

Sony killed the game and the studio behind it, but a Remaster of the excellent Driveclub would absolutely be my favorite release if it happened. Just a delicious racing game.

FinalFantasyFanatic144d ago (Edited 144d ago )

So many better choices, I can't fathom why reasonably recent games are getting picked over Classics that are more deserving.

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Battlestar23145d ago

Well I want a Horizon Zero Dawn remaster especially if it's an upgrade to Forbidden West Graphics and Animation.

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Duke19145d ago

Nope. But HD remasters are an easy cash grab that the masses shovel cash for because while they complain about remakes, they still buy them

PRIMORDUS144d ago

Not if they release on a platform that never received the original in the first place like PC.

46player144d ago

No complaint here, I want the updated graphics.

Ra3030145d ago

My thoughts on this is do we need Richard Leadbetter's or Digital Foundry's opinion on anything........ever? I know I don't they do nothing for me and never have.

specialguest145d ago

You may not, but tons of people do since the video has 4,700 Likes to 112 Dislikes

Chocoburger145d ago

That guy is a buffoon, DF Direct is the best gaming podcast around. I look forward to it every week.

BehindTheRows144d ago

By that same token, some may not NEED remasters, while others may/do.

Amplitude144d ago (Edited 144d ago )

DF videos are typically absolutely amazing game reviews first and foremost. They have great intros, explain the mechanics well, tell you if they enjoyed it or not (I usually vibe well with John's games personally), and then they have the best tech breakdowns of a game's performance which is very very important to me. I want to know what settings to run at on PC, and on PS5 I wanna know if the 60fps mode runs well or not because if it doesn't... well I'll just get it on PC (If it isn't completely broken there too). DF Retro is also always unbelievably interesting and super well edited and inspired my YouTube channel which just crossed 1200 subs (wooo!). They helped me a lot with understanding game development and got me interested in goofing around with game engines and PC building in general back in the day.

I don't mean any offence by this but you sound like somebody who skims their analysis videos, selectively scrolls to the stats, says "who cares?", and then closes it. Or possibly somebody who watches (stolen) cut clips on TikTok? Even if you are somehow unaffected by blurry images and fluctuating frame rates (some people are and I envy you) I recommend watching a full DF episode one day. They're extremely interesting and I watch literally all of them even if I have no interest in the game.

VonAlbrecht144d ago

"I personally don't enjoy this extremely well-presented and highly informative content so it shouldn't exist."

-Ra3030, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee

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Joris de Man on composing music for the Horizon series

In the video game industry, where visual design and game mechanics typically grab the limelight, the significance of music in enhancing the overall gaming experience is often underestimated. Music can be a key component in the player’s emotional connection with a game. It amplifies emotional impact, heightens tension, and can be a powerful driver of narrative. We’ve had the chance to speak to Joris de Man, a renowned Dutch composer best known for his work on the Killzone series, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and its sequel Horizon: Forbidden West. During the Game Access conference in Brno, we talked about the process of composing music for video games and how he created the harmonies that have shaped some of our most beloved gaming experiences.

Sonic1881310d ago (Edited 310d ago )

To keep using him as the music composer in their games.

ChronoJoe310d ago

Joris seems like a great guy. I spoke to him briefly once about how much I loved his music and he was really friendly/humble.

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20 Years of Guerrilla: The Story of a PlayStation Studio

The Amsterdam-based studio reflects on its humble beginnings, beloved franchises, and growth through the years.

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SullysCigar350d ago

Up there with the top tier in the industry. Love Guerrilla Games - Horizon Burning Shores is simply STUNNING.

1Victor350d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar350d ago

Same. They nailed it with Horizon. The trouble is I also want a new Killzone! Can't I just have it all?!

jznrpg350d ago

I’m with you I want Horizon 3 , Killzone and new IPs

badz149349d ago

I have yet to play Burning Shores as I just started Forbidden West (bought at launch, just unwrapped last weekend LOL) and playing on PS5.

man...I still can't believe the graphics especially now I'm playing it on my LG OLED. that graphics and with stable performance backing it up, GG really is the master of their craft!

Vengeance1138350d ago

32.7M sales in the Horizon franchise! With 8.4M coming from Forbidden West alone! Truly a hugely successful game and franchise as a whole. Looking forward to Horizon III

Shane Kim350d ago

That's kind of a huge drop though. It's only been two games.

VersusDMC350d ago

One year after realease HZD sold 7.6 million.

https://www.noobfeed.com/ne...

So not a drop off.

Unless you're saying a HFW should have sold as much now as HZD sold in 5 years?

Vengeance1138350d ago

It's been 3 games, this includes Call of the Mountain. Also no, its a great improvement over HZD.

solideagle350d ago

lol you are comparing:

HZD: 28 February 2017 - May 2023 (6 years+)

HFW: 18 February 2022 - May 2023 (1 year+)

We will see if it surpass original number.

Phoenix76350d ago

@shane, 2 full main games, 2 DLC add ons, 1 VR spin off game, oh and a an official LEGO set.
Not too bad for an ip that's only been on market for 6 years

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REDGUM350d ago

Wow, very impressive. I didn't know the numbers were so high for Forbidden West. Still playing through it myself

thesoftware730350d ago (Edited 350d ago )

Yooo, when I first saw that Killzone 1 footage at E3, my friends my brothers and I were like, Holy shit! When it came out, it didn't look exactly like it, but we sunk so many hours into 1 & 2.

I even liked Killzone: SF, it was a spectacle to look at, and even today it looks good. I hope they make a new one. Can you imagine how that will look, and they can get some modern FPS pointers from Bungie.

blacktiger350d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca350d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

The Decima Engine is absolute 🔥 I'm just mad they have abandoned Killzone.

OzzY-waZZy350d ago (Edited 350d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

potatoseal350d ago

They are probably working on mutiple projects. One of them is Horizon 3, but another is a multiplaer game and probably somehting else.

Imalwaysright350d ago

There were rumours that they were working on a Socom reboot.

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