Deathing stranding 2 Dev says PS4 to PS5 upgrades aren't exciting, they're just “more effective”
Blog Andrew Joseph 21 May , 2025 0

Gone are the days when new gaming opportunities are expected to bring new technological capabilities to change games. The difference between PS4 and PS5 is “not that good”, but at least makes development “more efficient”, the developers say.
In an interview Edge Magazine about Death Stranding 2: On the Beachto be released on PS5 in June, Sakamoto compares the latest PlayStation experiences from several generations of development. If the current generation consoles are used to bring major upgrades – just consider the differences between the original PlayStation and PS2, the latest generation upgrades don't have much impact on the developer's implementation.
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“From a technical point of view, the most obvious improvement is a reduction in load time, but honestly, the difference between the two hardware systems is not very large,” Sakamoto said. “More importantly, on the PS5, there are more efficient ways to achieve similar goals.”
“With that being said, our artists don't have to limit the creation of the world, and don't have to come up with a level of solution,” Sakamoto added. “But, of course, this freedom has a ripple effect on programmers and faces technical challenges for programmers. In some ways, it creates an environment that artists now have no control over.”
Former Playstation Boss Shawn Layden has Said before Regarding the need for console manufacturers to compete only on performance, say, “We are in the stage of what I call hardware development: ‘Only dogs can hear the difference.’” A report suggests Microsoft may want to cheer up by adding handheld devices, as Nintendo has a leading edge in innovative performance.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PS5 released on June 26. The upcoming game has been well received by the test audience – creator hideo kojima's chagrin, He said He hopes the game will be more controversial.