, here is a look into how the journey west holds up on older hardware. Technical Performance: Pushing the Limits
: The PS4 version lacks the 60 FPS "Performance Mode," Haptic Feedback, and Adaptive Trigger support found on the DualSense controller. Gameplay & New Mechanics Horizon Forbidden West (PS4)
The core gameplay has been massively expanded with new tools that make exploration feel more vertical and fluid. , here is a look into how the
: Performance is remarkably consistent. Aside from minor skips in the opening hours or during heavy cutscene transitions, it maintains its 30 FPS target better than many other late-gen titles. What Do You Sacrifice on PS4? : Performance is remarkably consistent
: This is the most noticeable difference. A fast travel or respawn on PS5 takes roughly 1-2 seconds, while the takes about 26 seconds , and a base can take even longer.
: You will notice textures and assets loading in (pop-in), especially when moving quickly on mounts.
: If you have a Pro, the image is significantly sharper, targeting 1800p with checkerboarding. It remains locked at 30 FPS but resolves many of the shimmering and image-stability issues found on the base model.