Digital Foundry Direct Weekly DF Direct Weekly #238: MGS Delta Fixed? Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, AC Shadows Switch 2!
Nov 3, 2025
In this discussion, guest Tom Morgan, a contributor known for his sharp insights on gaming, dives into the recent patch for Metal Gear Solid Delta, revealing significant improvements but lingering issues. The crew examines Oliver's frustrations with Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, and the mixed reception for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2. Tom shares excitement for Lumines Arise's innovative design, while they question Satya Nadella's thoughts on gaming facing short-form video competition. Plus, they explore the re-emergence of the long-delayed game Routine.
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Patch Adds Performance Mode, Trades Quality
- Konami's 1.21 patch adds a new Performance mode and yields meaningful FPS gains on PS5 Pro and base PS5.
- The Performance mode reduces ambient occlusion and GI so image vibrancy drops but motion stability improves significantly.
Enable 120Hz/VRR And Offer 30FPS Cap
- Use 120Hz output and proper VRR to smooth perceptual drops when CPU-bound AI causes frame dips on PS5 Pro.
- Offer an optional 30 FPS cap or fix the broken 30 FPS lock to provide consistent gameplay for those preferring stability.
Official Ultrawide Support Is Limited
- PC now gets an official 21:9 mode but it limits menus and cutscenes to 16:9, making the experience inconsistent compared with fan patches.
- John recommends Nvidia Smooth Motion as the best workaround until the official PC implementation improves.
