The Xbox Series X just got a healthy graphics update. It’s all thanks to AMD’s’ FidelityFX ‘technology, just added to the Series X and Xbox Series S’ Game Development Kits (via VideoCardz).
Not only does this mean that the next generation of Xbox consoles can now get similar graphics boosts to PCs with AMD, it gives the Xbox Series X a big boost over the PS5.
FidelityFX is a piece of AI-powered software that can provide developers with a number of adaptive graphics enhancements to include in their games. That includes variable shading, image sharpening, environmental occlusion, screen space reflections, and more.
The point is, a game’s graphics can get a major upgrade without sacrificing game performance. That will be especially useful for the Xbox Series S, which stands out for its less impressive hardware than the larger and more powerful Series X.
Unfortunately, since FidelityFX has only just been added to Xbox development kits, it will take a while for you to experience all the benefits. After all, game development takes time, even if the developers decide it’s worth retrospectively adding FidelityFX enhancements to previously released titles.
There’s no word on FidelityFX coming to PS5, which will disappoint those lucky enough to pick up Sony’s latest console. But this is not to say it will never happen.
Especially since the PS5 uses similar AMD hardware to the Xbox Series X, packaged in a 3.5GHz Zen 2 CPU and a 10.28-teraflop RDNA 2 GPU. So it’s not like there will be hardware compatibility issues to worry about.
It all comes down to AMD and Sony reaching an agreement and ensuring PS5 development kits have access to the same technology. Let’s hope it happens sooner rather than later. Especially with all the major PS5 exclusive titles on the way.
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