I haven't had any stuttering or fps drops to speak of, solid 60fps all the time on high settings @1440. I have had some lockups where my xbox controller decides to disconnect and reconnect (it doesn't usually do that). Although most reviews will mention that you're able to access so much more content and side-areas before being forced to fight the "core" bosses, I've kind of felt it to be a little bit dangerous for me. I'm finding I'm exploring far off areas and zones I'm not really ready for and getting punished for it by being outclassed. I'd never advocate for it, but there isn't really a system that shows you where level appropriate side-dungeons are. Souls is supposed to stay an exploratory adventure and I'd hate UI elements saying "GO HERE DO THIS, COLLECT 12 PELTS". But my need to get map fragments and explore has gotten me in trouble. Still beautiful and amazing and a much more vast game.

I haven't had any stuttering or fps drops to speak of, solid 60fps all the time on high settings @1440. I have had some lockups where my xbox controller decides to disconnect and reconnect (it doesn't usually do that). Although most reviews will mention that you're able to access so much more content and side-areas before being forced to fight the "core" bosses, I've kind of felt it to be a little bit dangerous for me. I'm finding I'm exploring far off areas and zones I'm not really ready for and getting punished for it by being outclassed. I'd never advocate for it, but there isn't really a system that shows you where level appropriate side-dungeons are. Souls is supposed to stay an exploratory adventure and I'd hate UI elements saying "GO HERE DO THIS, COLLECT 12 PELTS". But my need to get map fragments and explore has gotten me in trouble. Still beautiful and amazing and a much more vast game.