Xbox Series X Reportedly Struggles To Run Stalker 2 On Performance Mode

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Abdullah Waseem

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Game optimization is one of the biggest issues in the gaming industry, and it is often neglected at the launch. We’ve seen brilliant titles like Cyberpunk 2077 fail miserably at launch, mostly because of bad optimizations. 

According to an early tester, Stalker 2 struggles to run at a smooth FPS on the Xbox Series X using the performance mode. 

Why it matters: Good optimization can either make or break a game. The audience automatically skips it if it struggles to run at smooth frame rates. 

OrfeasDourvas on Reddit tested the game early and shared a few screenshots. When asked about the performance on the Series X, they defined it as ‘not smooth’ and not a great experience. 

Sad to say it’s not great. It’s definitely not smooth. Playing on Performance. Graphics look exactly like in the images OP posted.

-OrfeasDourvas

Orfeas also denoted that the graphics take a hit on the performance mode. It looks a ‘little dirty’ even though you can tell the textures are very high resolution. But the weather system and environmental details tell that it’s a next-gen game. 

The VRR performance is better but still not solid 60 FPS at all times. However, the best way to play Stalker 2in its current state is in quality mode at 30 FPS with VRR. It offers a stable frame rate with high fidelity. 

Even the original Stalker had performance issues when it launched. The game was later fixed via updates. Since the sequel is still a couple of days away, the devs might have a day 1 patch ready for these improvements. 

What are your thoughts on Stalker 2 performance issues with the Xbox Series X? How do you think it will perform on PC and Series S? Let us know in the comments or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forum. 

Abdullah Waseem

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Abdullah is an avid gamer who primarily plays single-player titles. If you can’t find him anywhere, he’ll probably be at his desk playing The Witcher 3 for the millionth time. When he isn’t playing games, he’s either reading or writing about them.