October 20, 2021 was not a Thursday, but Thor should have had a lot of moaning when he stopped by GameStar.de and found out: God of War is also coming for the PC! So Kratos and Atreus will soon leave home again to dent the winged helmets of the Nordic gods.
In the course of the announcement, the developers promised some graphical improvements for the journey of the aging god of war. In addition to improved shadows and reflections, a particularly high-quality surrounding obscuration should also be at work. Therefore, many PC gamers are likely to assume that God of War looks noticeably better on the home computer than on the PlayStation 4 and 5 – but this is not (yet) the case.
All information about the PC implementation of the console masterpiece can be read here:
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God of War announced for PC, first trailer
Differences in the first comparison are rather small
The Youtuber Cycu1 has compared the two gameplay trailers of the PC and PlayStation versions and analyzed them for graphical differences. Since both videos are about the same material, this project can also be accomplished well.
Before we get to the results, it’s best to form your own opinion:
Link to YouTube content
In the course of the almost ten-minute video, three main differences can be identified:
- Resolution: In most situations, the image sharpness of the two versions appears exactly the same – in others, however, you can see that a dynamic resolution is still at work on the PS5, which the native 4K display cannot maintain depending on the game. This upscaling cannot be observed in the case of PC material.
- Colours: The biggest difference can be seen in the color scheme. The PC version of God of War relies on a much more subtle color intensity and thus looks more realistic in some scenes, but also less splendid.
- Lighting: Not only the colors, but also the illumination of the game world seems to work differently on the PC in some places. This can be clearly seen in the still image at 6:00 a.m. – here the PS5 version could even be prettier for some eyes, because it relies on significantly brighter highlights.
PC version still has an advantage
The PC version will keep one big plus point one way or another compared to its older console sister: fan modifications! Because, of course, with God of War it will only be a matter of time before resourceful hobbyists increase the graphic controls beyond the specified level.
You can find out for yourself what a good figure Kratos is doing on the PC by January 14, 2022 at the latest, when the Nordic goddess is published. Our colleagues at GamePro have found out why the game can definitely be called a masterpiece in their test at the timeits described excellently.
What is your opinion on the video comparison? Do you prefer the more moderate PC version, or would the more colorful PlayStation version cast its spell over you? Let us know in the comments!
