, here is a look into how the journey west holds up on older hardware. Technical Performance: Pushing the Limits
: If you have a Pro, the image is significantly sharper, targeting 1800p with checkerboarding. It remains locked at 30 FPS but resolves many of the shimmering and image-stability issues found on the base model.
The biggest surprise of Forbidden West is how well it runs on the original 2013 hardware. While it is clearly designed to flex the muscles of the PS5, the PS4 version is a stable, "cutting edge" experience for its generation. Horizon Forbidden West (PS4)
: You will notice textures and assets loading in (pop-in), especially when moving quickly on mounts.
: This is the most noticeable difference. A fast travel or respawn on PS5 takes roughly 1-2 seconds, while the takes about 26 seconds , and a base can take even longer. , here is a look into how the
: On a base PS4, the game targets 1080p at 30 FPS . It uses checkerboarding and dynamic resolution to maintain stability, sometimes dipping toward 900p in dense areas.
: The PS4 version lacks the 60 FPS "Performance Mode," Haptic Feedback, and Adaptive Trigger support found on the DualSense controller. Gameplay & New Mechanics The biggest surprise of Forbidden West is how
The core gameplay has been massively expanded with new tools that make exploration feel more vertical and fluid.