Why Arkane's decision to release Redfall at 30 FPS feels like a bigger disappointment even before the actual release
The latest news surrounding Arkane Studios' upcoming venture, Redfall, has left many fans disappointed. Thankfully, there's no fresh delay, and the highly anticipated shooter title remains on course for a May 2 release on PC and Xbox. However, the developers informed the community yesterday that there will be no Performance mode at launch on both the Xbox Series X and S consoles.
In simpler words, players can only play the game at 30 FPS on their consoles. The ability to play at 60 FPS will come eventually, as Arkane has informed fans that a performance mode will be implemented. A potential release date for this hasn't been stated yet, so there's no telling when console users can play at higher FPS. Irrespective of when the Performance mode arrives, it won't be available at Redfall's launch. Combined with the troublesome development cycle so far, this latest news makes the game feel like a disappointment prior to its full release.
Unfortunately, it seems like the development cycles of most modern-day AAA titles have some kind of unforeseen negative experience. Redfall hasn't been any different, and the shooter game's May 2 release date is a result of several unexpected delays. Ideally, the upcoming FPS vampire shooter should have been released in the second part of last year.
Although the numerous delays were disheartening, the gaming community has been more than accommodating. This comes partly due to Arkane's impressive repertoire with video games. The studio has released incredibly interesting games like Prey, Deathloop, and the Dishonored series. Many fans felt that receiving a properly finished product was better, even if it meant a longer wait.
As such, the absence of a 60 FPS mode will feel like a major
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