Just the other day, HexWorks released a new Lords of the Fallen update that housed optimization changes. While it did improve Performance Mode on the PS5, it seems it did so at the cost of visual downgrades.

This was spotted by Reddit user HappyHappyGamer who mentioned how the latest patch essentially downgraded the visuals of various aspects of the game. You can check the images below for comparison (drag the middle button on the image to see the “before” and “after” patch visuals).

Statues Goes Missing:

Drapes Removed:

Carpet (Veil?) Taken Off the Stairs:

Floor Details Wiped:

Less On-Screen Objects:

While the game’s performance improved with the latest patch, it seems it comes with a cost. It’s not just lowered textures, but specific graphical items have been taken out all to help improve the game’s performance. In some cases, it’s shadow and lighting options have been compromised as well.

Mind, some can argue that this doesn’t really affect gameplay that much, but even so, perhaps HexWorks can find a middle ground somewhere wherein we get a proper frame ramte without having the omissions be this noticeable? Are you OK with the changes made by HexWorks or should the studio find a good compromise as to not sacrifice the game’s art and visual style for a performance increase?

In other Lords of the Fallen news, while nothing has been announced by CI Games, some of the company’s presentation items have mentioned that a sequel is already in the works and is titled (for now) “Death of the Fallen.” Given how the game’s a financial success, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a sequel announcement happen in the future.