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Metal Gear Solid Delta Faces Performance Woes on PS5

8/30/2025

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"Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater" experiences performance issues, with framerates dropping to 30 FPS due to Unreal Engine 5 optimization challenges.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney cites a focus on high-end hardware as a contributing factor.
He advocates for early optimization and better collaboration between engine developers and game creators.
PS5 and PS5 Pro performance modes average 30-50 FPS, failing to meet expectations.
Prioritizing gameplay substance over framerate could improve player experience.

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Story summary

"Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater" experiences performance issues, with framerates dropping to 30 FPS due to Unreal Engine 5 optimization challenges.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney cites a focus on high-end hardware as a contributing factor.
He advocates for early optimization and better collaboration between engine developers and game creators.
PS5 and PS5 Pro performance modes average 30-50 FPS, failing to meet expectations.
Prioritizing gameplay substance over framerate could improve player experience.