Apex Legends PS5 and Xbox Series X update launches without key next-gen features
Don’t be expecting 120 fps
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The next-gen update forApex Legendsis being rolled out today (March 29), launching the native PS5 and Xbox Series X version of Respawn’s battle royale shooter. While the patch introduces several new features, it’s left many fans disappointed for overlooking several key features of the next-gen hardware.
The update, which goes live on March 29, will let you playApex Legendsat4Kresolutions withHDRat 60 fps. It also adds higher resolution shadows and a greater level of detail to distances, meaning more objects on the screen will be rendered at a higher quality.
However, several features that can only be achieved on next-gen hardware aren’t included in the update, and will be rolled out in future patches, according to an officialblog post.
Support for 120 fps will be introduced down the line, which means players who want to take advantage of their120hz TVsor monitors for buttery smooth gameplay will have to wait. Similarly, support for theDualSense’s adaptive triggersand haptic feedback will be coming later.
Unspecified “visual improvements” and the equally vague “audio improvements” will also be introduced in future updates. There’s nothing to suggest when these additional patches will release or how they’ll be staggered.
Xbox Series Susers, however, won’t be able to enjoy all the new features. The console’s limited hardware will only support 60 fps and HDR, meaning you’ll need to grab anXbox Series Xto take full advantage of Apex Legends’ new options.
Players have been waiting a long time for the next-gen version of Apex Legends to launch. The meager offerings here, which don’t take full advantage of thePS5and Xbox Series X’s powerful hardware, are likely to leave many fans underwhelmed. Until the full slate of features rolls out, there won’t be a huge difference between playing the game on next-gen consoles compared to thePS4orXbox One, which already run at a fairly reliable 60 fps.
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