Star Wars Outlaws Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution

Digital Foundry just delivered its latest technical analysis for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Wars Outlaws, which covers frame rate, resolution, and more.

Overall, it looks like Ubisoft did an admirable job with the port. Although there were some cutbacks, performance is stable and we’re seeing thing like ray-tracing implemented.

Here’s the full roundup of tidbits:

– There are cutbacks on Switch 2, but also continuity
– Ray tracing effects remain in tact
– Differences in lighting on Switch 2
– Switch 2 tends to be a bit coarser and sometimes overly dark or missing some lighting
– There are also cases where the lighting looks similar to Xbox Series S or even a few where Switch 2 is better
– Resolution of ray tracing likely takes a hit on Switch 2 with blurrier results on near smooth surfaces
– Shadows tend to be blurrier and blockier on Switch 2
– Distant shadows appear to be ray-traced like other consoles
– Volumetric fog cut back on Switch 2, but volumetric clouds are good
– Other various tweaks and cuts to assets
– Only 20GB, which is a third of other console versions
– Foliage and grass density scaled back on Switch 2
– The game uses DLSS with DRS
– Star Wars Outlaws has a typical resolution of 720p on Switch 2 with an output resolution of 1440p when docked
– 540p in handheld mode, but 1080p output with DLSS
– 30 frames per second target for Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2
– Performance is pretty stable, no frame pacing problems
– Some menus run at 60 FPS
– Some cutscenes have slight drops
– Draw distance scaled back in handheld mode

Watch the full video below for more details about the frame rate, resolution, and more for Star Wars Outlaws on Nintendo Switch 2.

Tech Analysis

Star Wars Outlaws is out now worldwide. Ubisoft recently explained why a game-key card was used on Nintendo Switch 2 instead of a proper physical cartridge, which you can read about here.