All articles tagged with #optimization
Pearl Abyss says it is exploring a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert and has the project to a level where basic gameplay is possible, but no release date is given as optimization, technical verification, and quality checks are needed to preserve the game's graphics, action, and open-world experience on the new hardware.
FFVII Rebirth’s Switch 2 launch was achieved through a painstaking optimization process rather than simple downscaling. Director Naoki Hamaguchi explains the team redesigned LODs, materials, lighting, and even level layouts to fit Switch 2’s stricter power and memory limits, building Switch 2–specific assets while preserving the game’s open-world feel. The project leverages the original PC-forward design and focuses on balancing GPU, CPU, and bandwidth to deliver a faithful experience without shortcuts.
Moon Studios says No Rest for the Wicked will launch on PC and PS5 in October, with Xbox Series S and Switch 2 versions arriving later after deeper optimizations to meet the memory constraints; the team emphasizes they won’t ship a low-quality port and all current platforms will get the game.
Infinity Ward says Modern Warfare 4 is running pretty smoothly on Switch 2 so far, with the focus now on optimization and performance. The game will feature cross-play and cross-progression, and the Switch 2 edition is expected to be native rather than a simple port. It’s scheduled to release on October 23, 2026, giving the team time to polish before launch.
Researchers reframed visiting multiple moving asteroids as the Asteroid Routing Problem and used Decision Diagrams to optimize inter-asteroid paths, solving Lambert’s problem more efficiently and delivering about 20% improvements in travel time and fuel; the method could aid missions like Lucy and Dawn and even terrestrial routing.
Square Enix says Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 is launching just over four months after Remake to keep the trilogy cohesive and because the Remake port provided a solid foundation; while initial concerns about Switch 2’s handheld performance existed, the team leveraged optimization insights from Remake to ensure Rebirth can run well without rushing the release.
Final Fantasy XIV Online is coming to Switch 2 this August, with director Naoki Yoshida confirming it can run at a stable 30fps on the new hardware. While performance should be solid overall thanks to heavy optimisation, some densely populated areas like towns may experience frame rate dips. Square Enix is offering a one-month free early-access period to test the port before the subscription-based service kicks in.
A Queen’s University team demonstrated a light-based Ising machine built from standard telecom components that runs at room temperature and processes billions of operations per second to solve optimization tasks (like routing or protein folding) by guiding light pulses toward low-energy configurations; it’s practical for specific problems but not a general-purpose computer, with pilots planned with industry partners.
An in-depth PC graphics optimization guide for Code Vein II explains how each Unreal Engine 5 setting affects performance and visuals, offers a vendor-specific upscaling approach (DLSS for NVIDIA; TSR for AMD/Intel), and provides a recommended settings table. The guide cites a ~34% average FPS increase at 1440p when using optimized settings plus temporal upscaling, highlights VRAM considerations on high-end GPUs, and notes that fully maxed visuals still demand a performance cost despite smart tweaking.
Research reveals that the simplex method, a widely used optimization algorithm developed during WWII, is faster and more reliable in practice than its worst-case exponential runtime predictions suggest, thanks to recent theoretical advancements.
Helldivers 2's developer Arrowhead admits that focusing on new content over bug fixes has led to the game starting to break at the seams, and they are now prioritizing addressing these issues and rethinking their development approach.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was delayed on Switch 2 to allow more time for proper optimization, aiming for content parity and consistent cross-play experience across platforms, with expectations of 60fps gameplay on the new console.
A hidden setting on older Android phones can significantly improve their speed and performance, offering a simple way to optimize device functionality without needing to upgrade hardware.
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford defends Borderlands 4's PC performance, claiming it is 'pretty damn optimal' despite widespread player complaints about stability, frame rates, and crashes, and suggests players adjust settings or use tools like DLSS to improve their experience.
Borderlands 4's launch on Steam faced performance issues leading to negative reviews, prompting Gearbox to recommend players keep playing for 15 minutes after changing settings to accurately assess performance improvements, and to optimize graphics with Nvidia tools. Despite a Day 1 patch, older hardware may still struggle, and the game’s success could be impacted by early negative feedback.