It seems like Sea of Thieves is making waves once again, but this time it’s in the visual department. According to the folks over at Digital Foundry, the PS5 version of the game is outshining its Xbox counterparts.
With better shadows, lush foliage, and overall higher-quality visuals, it’s clear that the PS5 is flexing its graphical muscles.
Even when compared to the PC version, the PS5 port holds its own, matching up to the max quality settings. Meanwhile, the Xbox version tends to lag behind in most cases.
It’s worth noting that the PS5 version of Sea of Thieves is still in beta, so there’s a chance that the final release could be even better.
On the performance front, both consoles are neck and neck, delivering a mostly consistent 60FPS experience. There’s also support for 120FPS at 1080p, although there’s a noticeable drop in quality and it’s not always consistent.
Microsoft’s slip-up here is definitely raising eyebrows. As a major player in the gaming industry, one would expect them to ace the console game, especially on their own turf.
The fact that the PS5 version of Sea of Thieves is outshining its Xbox counterpart is certainly not the best look for them.
It’s worth noting that Sea of Thieves recently made its exit from the closed beta phase, attracting such a massive influx of players that it actually caused the game servers to buckle under the pressure.
This incident underscores the game’s popularity and the potential for more multiplatform titles to follow suit.
While it’s surprising to see such a disparity in quality between the Xbox and PS5 versions, prioritizing the best possible experience for PS5 players might not have been a bad move, especially considering Sea of Thieves’ success on the platform.
