Experience the high seas like never before as Sea of Thieves sails onto the PS5! But how does it stack up against its Xbox Series X|S counterpart? Let’s dive in.
On both PS5 and Series X, Sea of Thieves offers two graphics modes. While the PS5’s High Frame Rate mode hasn’t been tested yet, a comparison with the Xbox Series X awaits. In the standard graphics mode, both consoles share similar visual settings, but with some slight differences favoring the PS5.
Notably, shadows and foliage draw distance are slightly better on Sony’s console. Whether it’s up-close details or distant vistas, the PS5 delivers sharper shadows and greater draw distances for foliage compared to the Xbox Series X.
However, the Xbox Series S version offers a single graphics mode with lower quality textures and shadows when compared to its Series X counterpart.
When it comes to resolution, Sea of Thieves sets sail on both the PS5 and Xbox Series X at a native 4K (2160p) resolution in standard graphics mode. However, the Xbox Series X switches to a native 1080p resolution in High Frame Rate mode.
Meanwhile, the Xbox Series S sails at a native 1080p resolution in its sole available mode.
In terms of performance, all versions aim for a smooth 60 frames per second in standard mode, mostly maintaining it. Yet, the Xbox Series X version encounters occasional dropped frames, resulting in disruptions with 33 ms or 50 ms frame time spikes.
This issue is less prevalent on the PS5 and Xbox Series X. In High Frame Rate mode, the Xbox Series X targets 120 fps but struggles to maintain it compared to standard graphics mode, facing more frequent and severe frame time spikes.
As for the PS5 version’s High Frame Rate mode performance, it remains to be seen.
Even in its beta phase, Sea of Thieves on PS5 seems to offer a slightly superior console experience, albeit with minor differences.
