Why did performance mode run worse after the patch on PS5?

[VictoriaQR]

I just got the new patch for the big space RPG on my PS5, and the performance mode feels way worse now. The frame rate seems to drop constantly in the open zones, which is the opposite of what the patch notes promised for its visual fidelity.

[Chloe40]

Yeah, me too. In the open zones the perf mode dips pretty hard since the patch dropped. I did a few tests: HDR off, reboot, and kept the console at steady frame targets, but it still stutters. It feels like something in the asset streaming or shadows got heavier.

[StellaA]

I keep thinking maybe it’s memory bandwidth or the engine deciding to load extra lods when you pan around the voids. It looks nice, but the frame just won’t stay put in those big empty areas.

[Olivia_L]

I restarted, forced a cold boot, and tried another save, and the stutter persisted in the same spots. It’s not a smooth experience right now.

[RichardS]

Do you think waiting for another update or trying a different mode is worth it?