Console optimization
Is it just me or is the optimization quite bad on console?
Share your thoughts/ experiences fellow console players
Edit: Since threads have been merged here is the original comment from a merged thread so you can freely comment on it too
Console players have been justifiably demanding decent frames for years and nothing has been done. We were promised an optimization two years ago. What came of that? Why is this not a priority? Why are we treated so coldly when we rightfully demand updates on what we were promised a long time ago?
Most importantly, why should we believe we'll be listened to now? Because someone said that the devs were looking into it? Or that we've been heard? I'm sorry, but those vague answers aren't enough. We need real updates and clear communication.
This post isn't even just about console optimization or the devs not keeping their word. I would like to know why we should believe we've been heard when we've been brushed off for so long.
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Last night I was chasing a Bill who I knew had Dead Hard. At one point I dropped so many frames that I thought he used Dead Hard and I swung...only to whiff when he actually used Dead Hard.
They are two different discussions tho. Aren't they?
Yeah but I guess the discussions in the threads were similar enough that they thought they could be merged.
There’s like 4 different discussions that are now all mashed together under “console optimization”. The genius thing is that now all comments have to basically follow that topic or watch this thread get closed too.
so instead of just leaving our original self policed thread alone, the mods get heat and throw a bunch of different things into one topic.
Better off writing to people at Bloody Disgusting to ask that question. Or whoever wrote about PH butt nerf. They're more likely to get a response than us.
Can you paste your comment from your thread here?
I'm asking you all killer, survivor, console , pc , mobile we got to make change. The console frame rate thread was closed when it was real discussion. I think there were maybe a few pages of bumping but was it not justified?
Console is suffering, playing is getting hard and unbearable. Apparently the mod who closed it said any posts made regarding console frames will be deleted. So are we censoring what we have to say?
I cant say this is true but the "BHVR READ" thing never showed up on that thread. Sure you can say you talked tot be higher ups but deleting threads that says otherwise. The game was promised to get an optimization pass in 2018. Where is this now 2 years later.
Devs just come out and say you gave up and are waiting for next generation consoles. Is the only way through to you guys voting with our wallets? Should we stop paying because you neglect the console side.
Deathslinger loses frames while aiming down sighthow is that possible.
So what is it devs delete this thread and show how you are censoring the console community or reply and tell us why you have optimized the game.
Alternatively you can say you cant do it.
It was actually merged in already. It's on the first page if you want to read it.
I will lend a helping hand, I've added you on discord.
Yeah, great logic isn't it? Our beautiful thread had a few comment not on topic, but having comments from multiple different topics in this thread is okay.
Still, I'm so glad that all of us console players have found each other here regarding this serious issue (which is ignored by the devs) and I hope we all continue to work together to get this acknowledged. ❤
Today I played again Clown in the corn. 🌽
It wasn't beautiful, it was a slide show about toxic Cheryl.
About optimization with the new graphics i have not seen or heard a word from the dev's about the issues people had on the ptb regarding fps also no word for low end pc's and console players like is behavior just ignoring the elephant in the room with this upcoming graphic update?
This post will either be deleted, merged with the new console optimization post, or set to sink like this post. https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/comment/1588735#Comment_1588735
Ideally people would need to not buy the next DLC to make a statement, but that won't happen based on comments on another post. Instead better off writing to media like Bloody Disgusting, IGN, etc. to have them ask for answers about optimization that's more than "we're looking into it." I mean, they quickly asked about PH butt nerf, think this is more important.
You guys know what to do, talk about the problems of the FPS on console
this is a new one, because my other one was being sink.
my few problems are
etc etc
oh and my console ps4 scream like no other when running dbd, on the main menu lulz
Times frames drop for survivor:
When hit with Sloppy Butcher.
When exposed status goes into effect - NOED, Mikey tier 3, GF mark, Devour Hope, Haunted Grounds, etc.
If a survivor cleanses totem nearby - dull or lit.
If a survivor searches a chest nearby.
When a gen finishes.
When another survivor is hooked.
During skill check on gen if another survivor hops on.
If Hag trap is set off nearby.
When frames drop it will cause:
Miss skill checks.
Stutter during chase that causes survivor to be hit/downed.
Survivor to miss ability to vault/drop pallet.
Survivor to stop struggling on hook.
This is legit, went to the thread to post a legit comment to see if it would bump back up and it doesnt.
######### it
@MandyTalk what is this? Yall are shutting down our threads and making them not bump back to page one even when its a legit thread with a legit reply.
What kind of censorship program yall running over here.
If yall arent planning on doing anything just say it then. That same old we dont got any new info is bull #########.
Id rather just hear yall say theres nothing our crappy inexperienced tech team can do about the problem and then we'll all stop bitching.
At this point in time we all know thats what its come down to.
If you guys wanted to fix it, it would be done. Simply put it wouldnt take 2 years to figure it out. Its just not even being worked on.
Yeah I hear you guys on these problems but when I play I don't ever have fps problems except for the bloodlust and noed/sloppy. PS4 normal btw. Hopefully stuff gets fixed for you guys with the problems, it is unacceptable that this has lasted this long.
P.S. It sucks that I don't get to read anymore of the 30 page thread. You guys were funny.
The mods are closing any discussion which mentions poor performance on console, they are actively censoring their own playerbase!
Even selecting a different killer in the killer screen takes about 2-3 seconds. Switching survivors loses frames. Sometimes the blood web loses frames and freezes for a few seconds as well. The blight cosmetics on killers makes the game run horrible. I actually bought a few of them but don’t use them because of the bad performance.
first stop to buy content
2nd ask for response
be it in streams, on the forums, twitter, facebook whatever really
only ever consider to purchase anything again when they fixed what you ask for.
still dont buy stuff since nurse was broken.
I would be grateful if they held their hands up and said console optimization is not happening, rather than blatantly ignoring us.
Sounds good paying with our wallets is the only way I suppose.
I was going to say this on the main thread but it was closed before I could write it: from what I've gathered, most of the frame drops that aren't map specific happen when you get the little icon on the right for bloodlust, undetectable and perk related (ie hexes), if anyone has more information, please add it to this
I hope things don’t get worse with these new graphics.
Was nice meeting you.
When someone completes a gen/gets hooked it can cause your frames to drop which can cause you to miss skill checks or die in middle of struggle.
If anyone knows any video game journalists please let me know.
Multiple choice answers, round 1
You promise your console playerbase 60 FPS, 1.5 years later things are actually worse and people are a bit annoyed. How do you respond?
1) here's that 60 FPS we promised, sorry about the delay!
2) Optimisation has been more difficult than anticipated but it is a priority issue and we will keep you updated regularly. We appreciate your patience.
3) Our goals were unrealistic and we can no longer promise this level on current consoles. However we will still try and optimise the current generation as best we can, as well as ensuring top-quality performance on the next gen. We're very sorry.
4) ...
If another survivor gets by a killer running sloppy butcher my game grinds to a halt causing me to miss a skillcheck whilst working on a generator.
To be honest if i got banned right now it wouldnt even upset me.
I spend to much time and money on DBD as it is. I have all the killers all the survivors pretty much all the cosmetics.
The game isnt looking to get any better for me as a console player.
My experience as a console player is steadily going down hill and i honestly dont see it getting any better as i feel like performance issues will continue to plague the console community even with next generation consoles or at the very least we'll be waiting another year for an fps update.
Yall pc players keep enjoying the game as its really fun to play.
Ima head back to gow and r6 and f13.
You forgot number five.
Shut down the thread, say they'll delete others like it, sink threads, and merge discussions.
Ah yes, the wildcard option 😄
Good luck with gears 5 it's better but no where near the old games.
I think we the players deserve an apology from BHVR, their response to the console performance issues has been absolutely terrible.
By doing that, they thought they were putting the fire out with water, but it was gasoline
Mike Wilson at Bloody Disgusting writes about DBD alot. His contact info can be found on his articles there.
I don't have hard time playing thing is my ps4 overheat sounds like it about to blowup.
I half expect my ps4 to tell me to fasten my seatbelt in preparation for takeoff
That too, my ps4 sounds like it will take off any second
How can that be normal and how can they release a game that almost screws your platform?
bro they just merged my thread with yours, wth? they really don't want their discussion flooded with console optimization threads because it would give them a bad rep.
but yeah console needs to be heard!
and now I wait for my comment to me edited by """"me"""" (Taking a screenshot of my reply right after this so when they do edit my reply, ill have a laugh)
hey really don't want their discussion flooded with console optimization threads because it would give them a bad rep.
Or maybe other people would also like to discuss things besides console optimization without having their threads buried.
I lol hard on this so true.
not sure why I'm scared of the new update I have this game on steam too but my pc suck hard so I main on ps4 but witht he new update I don't know may not be able to play at all.
Would it be a good idea to spread this topic to twitter with a #?
It would raise even more awareness on how bad the issue is, and it would be harder to censor that
Edit: and it would help with the problem Orion talked about
We had one very nice and civil thread going buuuut they decided to close it. 🤷♀️
True, but the front page regularly has multiple threads all dedicated to one specific perk or killer that are allowed to flourish seperately
...Because people kept bumping it, which is against the rules. Why did you omit that part?
Yet they shouldn't be and it is, in fact, one of the main complaints on the forum.
Out of 35 pages, how many were bumping it?
They honestly don't have a clue when it comes to console, but they're more than happy to collect money hand over fist from console user's.
I get it the architecture of current gen console is outdated etc. But you can still get a game to run smoothly still look at R6, it runs at 60 fps on PS4 Pro and is graphically superior to DBD, there are plenty of games that look amazing that run 60fps because they are OPTIMIZED.
DBD for what it is, a simple 5 player multiplayer game with questionable graphics should have no issue hitting 60 fps on console if they had the right developer
The forum is already flooded with Nerf DS, Nerf Noed, Nerf Spirit, Nerf SWF etc etc. The console optimization isn't just an important issue that needs to be talked about, it's a breath of fresh air compared to almost everything else.
Dunno, but when mods issue multiple warnings and you don't heed them, whose fault is it that a thread gets locked or deleted?