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[Toth]

I don't have a pro, but the level cap was raised, I need over a million XP to level up lol.

There's an option for timed quests in the menu, but there's nothing there yet. I'm just happy that I can listen to my radio on the chocobo now.

What? You need 1 million to level from 99 to 100...?

 

[JayEH]

I wish I didn't do all of the quests and most of the hunts with the level cap being raised now. Back to grinding I guess.

Not included in the notes: The Nier soundtrack clips. They are already in your inventory. No sign of the booster weapons though.

cool. is that the extent of the nier collab though?

 

[Jailer of Hope]

I meant to say, verify the performance gains in playtesting lite mode, sorry.

Oh yeah. The wording still makes me cautious.

 

[B-Dex]

First impressions of lite mode is that wiz Chico post seems pretty solid around 60.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

So frame pacing is still not fixed?

 

[RecRoulette]

What? You need 1 million to level from 99 to 100...?

Yep.

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

This feels more like a ~45 FPS Mode than solid 60. I'm on Chapter 11 if anyone is interested.

 

[brandonh83]

Figured they wouldn't be able to hit a consistent 60fps but that's understandable. Think I'd rather just have a locked 30.

 

[Toth]

Yep.

I...actually like this because it sounds like it will take some time to get 21 levels rather than the old PL methods.

 

[icespide]

hmmmm tempted to do a replay even I really didn't enjoy the later half

 

[RecRoulette]

I...actually like this because it sounds like it will take some time to get 21 levels rather than the old PL methods.

I stopped playing the Menace Dungeons and hunts when I heard they were boosting the level cap. Glad I did.

 

[Brix]

Welp..time to start that download while I play Nioh.

 

[Piggus]

Downloading now, but if someone could please check to see if "high" mode has better framepacing, I'd appreciate it.

 

[Ray Down]

I stopped playing the Menace Dungeons and hunts when I heard they were boosting the level cap. Glad I did.

Same .

 

[Infest]

It's not a stable 60fps but the impovement is absolutely noticeable, feels so much better now! Finally a reason to replay the game.

Negative side effect: switching from light to high mode feels even worse now. :x

 

[Chamber]

Time to do one more playthrough before Horizon drops.

 

[wmlk]

Tabata mentioned a variable 40-60 frame rate in Lite Mode.

 

[Kai Dracon]

Somebody head to the roof and turn on the Digital Foundry signal.

 

[i-Lo]

Is it that difficult to patch the game for 30fps without frame-pacing issue? Is this is a JP developer issue (because FROM software have the same problem)?

 

[RecRoulette]

Dude, isn't the Booster Pack just DLC? Or did they say for a fact the Booster Pack DLC comes with a Pro Patch?

Yeah, the booster pack is a separate thing, will probably be out Tuesday when the store updates.

 

[icespide]

Is it that difficult to patch the game for 30fps without frame-pacing issue? Is this is a JP developer issue (because FROM software have the same problem)?

really depends on the game and the engine

 

[True Fire]

Is it that difficult to patch the game for 30fps without frame-pacing issue? Is this is a JP developer issue (because FROM software have the same problem)?

I mean, they probably could if they dropped the resolution to like 1620p. But the frame pacing is consistent with the regular PS4 version and they probably don't care.

 

[Unknown?]

So all it is is a boost of framerate in lite mode? No upgrade in graphics like AA? Kinda disappointing.

 

[RAWRferal]

So all it is is a boost of framerate in lite mode? No upgrade in graphics like AA? Kinda disappointing.

You mean AF right? Because the temporal AA in this game was already really good IMO (besides some of the hair).

 

[LaneDS]

Had been playing in high and initially didn't notice a change (hadn't played since finishing it a couple months back) but man the switch to lite... that is quite the jump in frame rate. Curious to see how much, if any, high benefits from this patch.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

Just popped in FFXV in my Pro for the first time. 12.4 GB patch, woof.

Yup. Big patch for sure. I can't wait for 4.50. I only have 76 gigs free before ffxv and SFV patches are installed.

 

[Spiral Insanity]

Not really the place to ask, but is it too late to play/finish the last FFXV Platinum demo, where it gave you an unlockable bonus in FFXV when you finished it? I have already started FFXV.

 

[rayman1900]

They added Nier and Nier Automata music to the player! I think it's part of the collab for hyping the game XD

 

[Ray Down]

Not really the place to ask, but is it too late to play/finish the last FFXV Platinum demo, where it gave you an unlockable bonus in FFXV when you finished it? I have already started FFXV.

They delisted the demo by now.

 

[Irishonion]

They delisted the demo by now.

It's being removed on March 31.

 

[RoboPlato]

Awesome. Will check it out

 

[Lumpy Onion]

They added Nier and Nier Automata music to the player! I think it's part of the collab for hyping the game XD

Haha what?! That's awesome.

 

[meltingparappa]

Not really the place to ask, but is it too late to play/finish the last FFXV Platinum demo, where it gave you an unlockable bonus in FFXV when you finished it? I have already started FFXV.

You're not missing out. You just get to name Carbuncle, and he/she has only appeared in the tutorial and chocobo festival.

 

[BigEmil]

They added Nier and Nier Automata music to the player! I think it's part of the collab for hyping the game XD

S**t Square Enix!

 

[True Fire]

They added Nier and Nier Automata music to the player! I think it's part of the collab for hyping the game XD

Maybe if we ask Tabata nicely he'll let us change the cutscenes music lol

 

[Kowashitai]

Do we have a full list of the Nier tracks added?

 

[Spiral Insanity]

They delisted the demo by now.

I stil have it downloaded fortunately. Should it still work?

 

[Buddy Mcpuddy]

I just played for about five minutes or so in lite mode, and while the frame-rate at times gets close to 60, it is highly variable and actually kind of distracting, given that all it takes for it to plummet is often a simple pan around the environment. Unfortunately this has replaced the previous 'lite' mode, so those hoping for a consistent frame rate are now out of luck.

Pro mode seems just as bad as before, the frame pacing issues are still there.

I knew we'd never get a locked 60, but I at least hoped they'd fix the frame pacing issues in pro mode.

 

[Broadbandito]

feels like a different game! This is awesome

 

[Elios83]

Tried it quickly.

60fps mode is simply the new lower res mode, there are not three options.
Higher res mode is the same as before.
In 60fps mode the game is considerably more fluid and it really improves things during combats.

Sorry for frame pacing fans, issues are present in both modes.

 

[Caim]

The timed quests option is in too, but there don't seem to be any missions yet.

Song of the Ancients/Fate and Weight of the World are in music player.

Chilled Food Tin was added to the recipes if you missed it.

 

[RAWRferal]

So yeah just loaded my save where I left off in Lestallum at night. It was better frame rate wise for sure, maybe 45fps? A bit of fluctuation higher though and some minor judder, but a marked improvement.

Went to sleep and went out for a drive and yeah, it's definitely smooth, not locked 60fps by any means, it looks slick though. There are no new frame-pacing issues I can see either.

Battles were good too, no majorly huge drops that I could see.

Anyone else's map twitchy AF now?

 

[RecRoulette]

The timed quests option is in too, but there don't seem to be any missions yet.

Song of the Ancients/Fate and Weight of the World are in music player.

Chilled food Tin was added to the recipes if you missed it.

Do you know if they fixed the other bugged recipes? I think there were three tied to the magazines that didn't unlock for some folks

 

[Infest]

Something I've also noticed is the reduction of hair dithering. Idk if it has something to do with the higher framerate or the general patch but it looks much cleaner.

 

[Caim]

Do you know if they fixed the other bugged recipes?

I have no clue.

 

[Seven Force]

The frame rate dips noticeably in battles with the dropship soldiers but other than that, I'm surprised it holds up as well as it does in battle.

 

[Yappadappadu]

They added Nier and Nier Automata music to the player! I think it's part of the collab for hyping the game XD

Nice, I really loved the the music in the Nier Automata demo.

 

[Infest]

I didn't have a 60fps capture station, so here's a quick and dirty phone camera 60 fps test for everyone who's interested (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5YzKS6_RX0) . I'm sure there'll be a lot better videos very soon though lol

 

[Bebpo]

Tried it quickly.

60fps mode is simply the new lower res mode, there are not three options.
Higher res mode is the same as before.
In 60fps mode the game is considerably more fluid and it really improves things during combats.

Sorry for frame pacing fans, issues are present in both modes.

Whoops, stable mode gone for good. Was kinda worst case scenario.

PS4 version > Pro I guess now. GJ SE.

 

[guybrushfreeman]

Glad to see it appear. It's as I expected though too variable to be super useful to me. It's not 50+ the whole time for sure which would probably be alright. Shame there's no fix for frame pacing in high mode because I find a cap better than the frame rate going all over the place. The Nier music is awesome though