Frame-Gen to 30fps? Lego Batman's "Bizarre" PC Specs Sheet Is a Case Study in How Not To Market a Game
Digital Foundry • • technology
Key Points:
- The recommended specs for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight have caused confusion due to a low base frame-rate of 15fps aimed at achieving 1080p 30fps via frame generation, resulting in potentially unplayable performance.
- The game uses FSR balanced upscaling to reach 1080p, but the underlying raw pixel count and frame-rate are significantly lower than typical standards, with a base resolution of 1506x847 at 15fps.
- Frame generation adds latency, which combined with the low base frame-rate, may lead to sluggish controls even in this slow-paced game, raising concerns about playability on minimum spec hardware.
- Higher recommended specs target 60fps with frame generation enabled, implying a 30fps base frame-rate, but industry standards suggest a 45-60fps base is preferable for smooth frame generation performance.
- The conservative spec sheet may indicate either cautious performance estimates or that the game will be demanding to run on older hardware; ideally, specs should reflect native 30fps minimums and allow near-60fps on mainstream systems without relying heavily on frame generation.
