Callisto Protocol: No RT Reflections on Xbox Issues and Frame Rate (Digital Foundry) | Xbox One

Callisto protocol It has been available since yesterday and seems to please most horror game fans. If it is clear that the title has many qualities, it stands out above all in terms of the graphic aspect and the facets of stark realism. Unfortunately, performance isn’t always there, and that’s particularly the case on the Xbox Series X, as evidenced by Digital Foundry’s analysis.

Ray-traced reflections are absent from Xbox Series X.

Whether on PS5 or Xbox Series X, Callisto Protocol offers two graphics modes. The first focuses on image quality with a frame rate of 30fps, while the second promises more fluidity at 60fps, but with much lower image quality.

In its quality setting, the game impresses with its handling of light and reflections. This mainly applies to the PS5 version which introduces shadows as well as ray tracing reflections.

The Xbox Series X only offers ray-traced shadows, and it lacks dynamic reflections, as can be seen in the image above. This especially affects mirrors, windows and other pools of water.

The frame rate is also worse on the Xbox Series X.

In addition to offering visual advantages, the PS5 provides an overall more stable frame rate than Microsoft’s console in quality mode. Experts point out that the Xbox Series X is more prone to slowdowns. Even if the game remains generally playable, intense cutscenes cause larger frame rate drops on Microsoft’s console.

Performance mode provides a more stable and comparable experience on both devices. Drops below 60fps are less frequent and less punishing if you have a VRR-compatible monitor.

No ray tracing or 60fps on Xbox Series S.

For its part, the Xbox Series S doesn’t offer a 60fps performance mode; It is only possible to enjoy the game at 30 frames per second and the ray tracing effects are absent. In addition to a lower resolution (1080p dynamic), it also offers lower quality textures.

In general, the PS5 version has certain advantages over Microsoft’s consoles, more specifically the Xbox Series X. This can no doubt be explained by the fact that several PlayStation studios came to lend a hand to Striking Distance Studios during development, and hopefully that will come Updates to correct the situation for Xbox players.

Callisto Protocol remains an impressive title visually as well as on its sound side. If you want to know more about it, Our full test The game is already available. Remember, the game was released on Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 5 and PC, but also on Xbox One and PS4.