Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC Tech Review - Is 60FPS Viable on Consoles?

We return to the final build of developer Saber’s impressively realised take on the Warhammer 40K universe - where locking at 60FPS is a true challenge on today’s consoles. PS5 and Series X offer two modes: the curiously labelled Speed mode (for 60FPS performance), and a 30FPS quality mode - of which the latter is the more stable choice. On PC there’s a huge range of options, and the sky is the limit - though a powerful CPU is recommended in dealing with the game’s high level of on-screen enemies. Alex and Tom link up for an in-depth look at the current state of play. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases? Check out our store: Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 PS5/Series X Mode Comparison 03:27 30FPS Quality Mode/Series S Frame-Rate Tests 04:18 60FPS Speed Mode Frame-Rate Tests 11:29 PC Shader Compilation Issue Re-Tested 14:44 PC Optimised Settings Versus PS5 20:43 Verdict