Critically acclaimed dodgebrawl smash hit Knockout City is coming to the PlayStation 5 next week, and you’ll be able to download it for free as part of your November 2021 PS Plus update. Of course, with the title’s arrival on Sony’s new-gen console comes some meaningful improvements: 120 frames-per-second gameplay.
To clarify, PS5 owners will have two graphics options available. Performance Mode will run at 120 frames-per-second on compatible television screens, at 1440p resolution. Alternatively, Quality Mode will run at 60 frames-per-second in native 4K. Both options will benefit from vastly improved lighting, “including new area lights, ball lights, particle lights, improved global illumination, and local light shadows”.
If you already own Knockout City, then you’ll be eligible for a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade. Furthermore, the crossplay nature of the release means you’ll be able to play against people who don’t have a new-gen console yet.
Developer Velan Studios will be celebrating the new version of the game with a Royale Rumble event, which is an eight player free-for-all where you fight to be the last dodgebrawler standing. The event will coincide with the return of some time-limited cosmetics in the Brawl Shop, and don’t forget, the primary reward in the current Brawl Pass allows you to unlock Faith from Mirror’s Edge.
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I’m having a slow day so just want check… if you get this on plus , you get the free upgrade as well ?
It’s confusing why some titles do and don’t get these upgrades.
@B-I-G-DEVIL You get both PS5 and PS4 versions with PS Plus, yes!
@B-I-G-DEVIL Yeah, both versions will be on PS Plus.
What I find a little disappointing is no mention of haptics or adaptive triggers.
I don't think my old oled tv support 120 fps, lol.
@get2sammyb
Forgive the off-topic comment.
There's a huge new article on the PS blog about gameplay and the traversal system for Horizon Forbidden West. It was posted some days ago now but don't see it on Pushsquare. I'm genuinely just curious as to why it's not here?
https://blog.playstation.com/2021/10/25/horizon-forbidden-west-master-aloys-new-abilities/
@Atreus97 Not had chance to read it properly yet to be honest.
@get2sammyb
Cool, understandable as there's a lot in there
@get2sammyb @voltan thanks both !
I've platinumed this on PS4. If I get this free upgrade on PS5 will I automatically get the platinum for that version too?
@daveofduncan How was getting the plat? The list doesn't look fun.
@Jeevz quite grindy towards the end. The 1000 assists was the one that took me a while. I was still enjoying the game throughout though so it was worth it. Winning without being knocked out was another tough one too.
Do any TVs support 120fps? Ive been looking to buy, but seems like there are some that say they do, but actually don't.
@daveofduncan If this is like other more recent games, the platinum should "pop" as long as you still have your PS4 game save data.
@daveofduncan ah okay, thanks for the tips man.
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