DF Direct - The Starfield Special

In a DF Direct Starfield special, Rich, John and Oliver share their impressions of the game, answer a ton of supporter questions and offer up some impressions on the PC version. And we also attempt to tackle the biggest question of them all: is a 60fps performance mode possible on Xbox Series X? To answer that, we use the actual Xbox Series X CPU via the AMD 4800S Desktop Kit, paired with a GPU that's a close match for the PS5's. From there, we unlocked frame-rate and examine the characteristics of Starfield and what options are open to the developer. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:00 Why is Starfield 30fps on consoles? 0:05:12 How would Starfield run unlocked? Frankenstein console tested! 0:12:37 Could Starfield hit 60fps on consoles? 0:22:01 Ways to increase contrast and improve HDR 0:28:38 Adding DLSS support through modding 0:38:09 Supporter Q1: What are your thoughts on the upgrades to the Creation Engine? What are some areas for improvement? 0:46:51 Supporter Q2: Is this Bethesda’s most bug-free game? What’s the weirdest bug you’ve seen so far? 0:54:21 Supporter Q3: Does the procedurally generated content fit in with the rest of the game? 1:01:50 Supporter Q4: What’s the difference between Bethesda’s real-time global illumination and ray-traced global illumination? 1:04:01 Supporter Q5: Does Starfield benefit from console exclusivity? 1:06:58 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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When it comes to video games and the hardware and tech we play them on, the team at Digital Foundry are unparalleled experts. Each week, DF Direct breaks down the latest breakthroughs in video game visuals, sound, and performance happening on PlayStation, Xbox, the most powerful PC setups, and more. If you’re a geek for graphics, GPUs, or just video games in general, DF Direct will help you get the most out of your gaming setup. DF Direct is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.