DF: Xbox Series S Outperforms Switch 2 in AC Shadows

What’s Happening Digital Foundry just dropped its latest tech review, comparing Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Xbox Series S and the unreleased Switch 2. The verdict is in: the Series S version comes out on top. DF notes that this ‘ambitious port’ for the Nintendo system ‘succeeds by starting from the cut-down Xbox Series S’ version. This strategy allowed the developers to effectively bring the title over, as the Series S version wins out. ## Why This Matters This analysis by Digital Foundry is crucial for several reasons, setting important precedents for the upcoming Nintendo console. This isn’t the first time; a similar comparison for Star Wars Outlaws in September yielded comparable results. These findings establish a clear performance benchmark for the Switch 2’s capabilities when handling modern AAA titles. It suggests that while capable, it might consistently lag behind the Xbox Series S. - It firmly establishes the Xbox Series S as the baseline for performance expectations when evaluating future Switch 2 ports of current-gen games.

• Developers now have a clearer target for optimization, likely needing to ‘pull back’ from even the Series S version for the Switch 2.
• For consumers, this offers an early glimpse into the graphical compromises they can expect from AAA titles on Nintendo’s upcoming console. ## The Bottom Line This ongoing trend of Series S outperforming Switch 2 in early analyses paints a clear picture of Nintendo’s next console’s power ceiling. It’s a capable machine, but not a direct competitor to Microsoft’s entry-level console in raw horsepower. Will developers consistently manage to make these ambitious ports succeed despite the hardware gap?