They claim this information comes directly from Bethesda.
Note that the Switch version of Rocket League, also handled by Panic Button, also renders at 720p both handheld and docked.
Off-screen footage we've seen looks rather sharp.
But, there is no difference in how graphics are rendered between docked and handheld modes, although the game may appear different simply because it is played on a larger screen, according to Bethesda. When it is docked, the game plays on your television at 720p.
This explains why they insist on showing it in handheld mode.Bethesda got back to me on a few other questions that have been floating around out there. I've updated the story to reflect the answers, but here they are for those who already read the story.
There is no difference in how graphics are rendered between docked and handheld modes, although the game may appear different simply because it is played on a larger screen, according to Bethesda. When it is docked, the game plays on your television at 720p.
Note that the Switch version of Rocket League, also handled by Panic Button, also renders at 720p both handheld and docked.
Off-screen footage we've seen looks rather sharp.