There's some confusion about what frame rates gamers can expect on the next-generation Xbox Series X console when it launches later this year, and the answer may disappoint you. We've heard a lot about the high-end capabilities of the hardware in recent months, with reference to 4K/60fps gameplay and a new upper limit of 4K/120fps, or even a very unlikely 8K/60fps. But new information about one of the first flagship Xbox series X games has thrown that into question, as Ubisoft can only promise 30fps gameplay for its next title, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, coming immediately to Xbox One X and its successor. of new generation. . Speaking with The Verge's Tom Warren, Microsoft apparently confirmed that the 60fps standard wouldn't necessarily be common to all Xbox Series X games, stating that "ultimately it's up to individual developers to determine how they operate the power and the speed of the Xbox Series X." CEO Aaron Greenberg responded in a tweet, adding that the higher frame rates were within the reach of developers, but would not necessarily be taken advantage of.
Developers always have flexibility in how they use power, so a standard or common 60fps is not a mandate. May 12, 2020 It's not all bad news though, as signs still indicate that Microsoft's Halo Infinite is operating at the upper 60 frames per second benchmark, with a job listing for a senior graphics developer from 343 Industries specifically citing "great 4k graphics at 60hz". However, for third-party games, even franchises as massive as Assassin's Creed, it seems like it's a different story for now.