For example, some missions only let you use a single weapon, while others forbid you from using any firearms. There are dozens of missions, with each focusing on using specific weapons (such as the new Maser Gun) or completing tasks under certain parameters. If you’ve played Metal Gear Solid’s VR missions, then the firing range will be familiar. The new firing range is not only a great way of testing those weapons, but it’s also perfect for keeping your firing skills sharp. Stealthily completing missions keeps you alive during the game's early portions, but you’ll eventually receive high-powered weapons to take down human and inhuman foes. A letterboxed widescreen mode enables a 21:9 aspect ratio similar to the game’s cutscenes, providing a more cinematic experience. Fidelity mode looks and runs phenomenally on a 4K TV, so you’ll want to stick with that. Like Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut on PS5, Death Stranding: Director's Cut runs at 60 frames per second in both modes, so there’s no need to ever set the game to Performance. Performance mode is a vestigial remnant from the PS4 Pro. Like the PS4 Pro edition, Director's Cut has two visual options: Performance and Fidelity, and both feature HDR support. It’s difficult to make an already amazing-looking game appear better, after all. The PS5 version, with its 4K textures, looks stunning, but it isn’t much of a visual bump from what’s already available in the vanilla game. It will be harder for BTs or MULEs (the game’s primary enemies) to get the drop on you.ĭeath Stranding was already a visual powerhouse on PS4 and PC. In addition, the 3D audio helps you better distinguish enemy’s locations. Though not overt as Call of Duty's weapons, Death Stranding's assault rifles and shotguns have different resistance levels. You’ll now get some resistance from the trigger buttons when firing weapons. Although the haptic feedback implementation isn't quite as impressive as how it's used in Astro’s Playroom, it generates different gamepad vibrations (rumble) depending on the surfaces you walk. PlayStation 5 Featuresĭeath Stranding: Director's Cut on PlayStation 5 includes haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D audio, and they make the game world feel more immersive. Here, we'll dive into what you’ll find in the Director’s Cut. Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test (Opens in a new window).įor the gameplay basics, check out our Death Stranding review. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.

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