Ghost of Yote Patches, Death Stranding 2, and EXO Win 9X

The State of Ghost of Yote Performance

The team highlights a major update for Ghost of Yote from Sucker Punch, which introduces massive improvements to display options, specifically for 120Hz and VRR.

Key Technical Enhancements

• PlayStation 5 Pro gains numerous graphical modes, including an unlocked Ray Tracing Plus mode that leverages the system's full power reaching into the 100+ FPS range in menus.
• PSSR implementation in Sucker Punch's engine is lauded as highly effective across all modes.
• The patch introduces a 40 FPS Balanced RT mode, providing a superior middle ground for image quality and fluidity.
• Interestingly, researchers identified that while the base PS5 used FSR 3, the PS5 Pro version utilizes PSSR, showing architectural differences in how they handle upscaling.

Retro Revival: EXO Win 9X

John showcases the release of EXO Win 9X, a comprehensive package built for LaunchBox that simplifies the emulation of classic Windows 95/98 games.

"It makes them easily accessible in a way that is just outstanding."

• It effectively consolidates 662 games into a single, cohesive interface.
• By abstracting the OS layer, it allows users to forgo the technical headache of managing multiple vintage PC configurations, multipliers, and OS dependencies.

Industry Speculation: Death Stranding 2 PC and Assassin's Creed Shadows

• The Death Stranding 2 PC port has been rated by the ESRB, sparking excitement about potential technical enhancements like native frame generation, improved LOD distances, and higher frame rate support for cutscenes.
• For Assassin's Creed Shadows, the discussion revolves around how Ubisoft has optimized a current-gen, tech-heavy game for the Switch 2, highlighting the specific mention of DLSS and bespoke VRR solutions to manage performance on lower-power hardware.