We haven’t really heard much about how games will perform on the PlayStation 5 yet, but a Bethesda blog post has confirmed that Deathloop will run at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on Sony’s next-gen system. The tidbit is confirmed as part of a wider synopsis of the release, which explains how the game will work.
You play as Colt, a prisoner trapped in a time loop who’s being hunted by the inhabitants of a paradise island. You’ll have one day to assassinate eight targets in order to break the loop and escape the idyllic setting. Unfortunately, you’ll be impeded by a playful mercenary named Julianna, whose role can be assumed by both AI and human players.
“As Colt, you have one day to eliminate eight targets who are responsible for keeping the loop functioning,” senior content manager Anne Lewis explained. “If you miss even one, the loop will reset. But they’re scattered all over the island. How are you supposed to track them all down in just one cycle? In order to take out all of them before the day starts over, you’ll need to learn to manipulate the world around you, discovering your targets’ routines and schedules as you fight to solve the puzzle of the island.”
Sounds brilliant, doesn’t it? The best part is that as a timed PS5 console exclusive, developer Arkane’s investing additional work to take full advantage of Sony’s hardware. “Leveraging the PS5’s cutting-edge graphics and technology like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, Deathloop invites you into a beautiful and immersive world,” the blurb concludes.
[source bethesda.net]
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This sounds fantastic. Arkane's proven with Dishonored that it can create elaborate, clockwork worlds, and the core puzzle of this title sounds very exciting.
Can't wait to play.
It was in my top 3 w Kena & HFW on the poll. I will ask my wife for it for Xmas
The presentation of it during Sony's event had a very different vibe from the CGI trailer they showed during Bethesda's E3 event last year. I wasn't expecting a blaxploitation aesthetic mixed with sci-fi and supernatural elements. Even if I'm iffy about Arkane and despise Bethesda, I'm much more interested in DEATHLOOP now.
Deathloop was the nicest surprise of the stream for me. Really looking forward to playing it. Im also betting on Colt and Julianna having a Sly Cooper/Carmelita Fox relationship by the end
@Arugula I imagine you can probably complete the game pretty fast (albeit using a variety of different strategies) once you know the solution. I guess the longevity comes from figuring it all out, though. And obviously the replay value will come from trying to do things in different ways.
But the Xbox fanboys say the PS5 can’t do 4K60fps 🤣🤣!
This game passed me by at E3 last year but it stole the show for me at Sony’s presentation loved the style and gameplay.
I have been keeping an eye on Death Loop since last E3, and after Thursday I have gone from interested to hyped. Looks like another winner from Arkane!
Massive fan of Arkane Studio's and still holding out for Dishonored 3 or Prey 2. But this is really interesting, day one for me.
Love the time loop concept. It's pretty much a roguelike I guess.
I do wonder how difficult it'll be to finish and how frustrating when you die and have to do it over again though...
I think we can expect a Prey Mooncrash type of game, die and repeat the game but it changes each time, worked really well and gave it some good replayability. Arkane never fails me, so I'm expecting it to be pretty decent
And I will happily reward them with a purchase, the game looks very fun. On the flip side I won't reward any game on PS5 that doesn't reach those benchmarks.
It looks like interesting game. 4k60fps? Not surprised, because graphics looks like from ps3.
Hi there fellow gamers. Love the the idea and concept of Deathloop. Arkane realy knows how to make first person games to be fun and engaging. Looks like a good launch game title to me. Cheers and happy gaming to everyone out there
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