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The Outer Worlds just got a big frame rate boost on PS5 and Xbox Serial X

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Sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds now runs more smoothly than ever, thanks to a frame rate boost on PS5 and Xbox Series X.

The update, which fully removed the frame rate cap on the PS5 and Series X, arrived in a patch (opens in new tab) from Obsidian yesterday, aslope the new "Murder on Eridanos" DLC. Unfortunately, Xbox Series S owners won't benefit from the faster frame rates at this time.

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While there's no confirmation from the developer yet as to how big of a frame charge per unit boost this is, many PS5 and Xbox Series X users take reported on Twitter (opens in new tab) that they're now enjoying a smooth 60 FPS when playing the game.

The patch also fixed multiple other issues, including a bug "where Nyoka's face animations could stop updating during conversations," a more authentic "Robophobia" Flaw description and an improved process for saving progress.

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The Outer Worlds, which debuted in 2019, is a sci-fi office-playing game that rivals the likes of Bethesda'south Fallout series. In our Outer Worlds hands-on review, we were particularly impressed with the deep graphic symbol customization, the combat experience and the variety of adventures that you get to indulge in along the style.

According to our gaming editor, "It'due south tight, creative and hearkens back to some of the best RPG pattern."

The "Murder on Eridanos" DLC sees players unravel the murder mystery of Halcyon Helen, traveling across the skies of Eridanos and using the Discrepancy Amplifier, a gadget that gathers unseen clues.

The DLC is available for download on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as PC, with an option to install it either past itself or as an addition to the game's Expansion Pass.

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