… And yes, we verified this from video shots of the Switch 2 display, manually counting the frames. Since most games are running close to a frame-rate cap of some description, we would expect Switch 2 to hit those performance targets in a way docked original Switch 1 would not. …
… While the Switch 2 is a huge upgrade over the original Switch hardware, significant compromises to fidelity, effects and performance are all likely versus the existing console versions of the game. …
… Starting off with the Switch 2, it's clear that Rebirth's release on the system is some feat of engineering, given that the game is running on a platform with an order of magnitude less power available than on PS5. …
… As a result, in terms of the pure technical makeup, it basically delivers an experience similar to the best Switch 2 patches released for Switch 1 games - on par with Splatoon 3, for example. …
… There is a boost to image quality and performance - albeit limited - but the core bottlenecks in the game remain as-is, with DLSS failing to bring the game-changing improvements many might have hoped for. …
… While this is generally a misconception, there are rare cases - like Hitman: World of Assassination on Switch 2 - where a system-level override can unexpectedly influence a game's performance, which fuels the fires of misinformation for other titles. …
… A very specific question from my colleague Alex Battaglia: does the game support mesh shading on Switch 2 like it does on PC? Yes, the Switch 2 version also supports mesh shading. To be honest, this was a crucial factor in determining whether we could successfully port Rebirth to the Switch 2. …
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