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The Outer Worlds
Next-Gen Port Hits 4K/60 FPS and Fixes Long-Session Crashes
5M+
copies
sold
85
score
on Metacritic
83%
rating
on Steam
/ Testimonials /
Players praise its narrative depth and performance
ZTGD
7.5/10
The game now runs up to 4K resolution and 60 fps and feels so much better.
RPGFan
90/100
Visually stunning, deep narrative choice trees, compact and highly detailed environments, fun gunplay.
Windows Central
N/A
The definitive edition of the critically acclaimed sci‑fi RPG, with improved performance and a higher level cap.
Digital Chumps
9/10
The quintessential The Outer Worlds experience that I've wanted all along for my PS5.
/ Project overview /
Pingle & Private Division
About the game
The Outer Worlds is a narrative-driven sci-fi RPG developed by Obsidian and published by Private Division. Originally released for PC and 8th-gen consoles, the game earned praise for its sharp satirical writing, richly detailed RPG systems, and a retro-futuristic art style that set it apart from other sci-fi titles.
Client
Private Division
Solution
Porting
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Platforms
Release
March 2023
Partnership timeline
2022-2023
About Pingle & Private Division partnership
Private Division brought Pingle Studio in to optimize The Outer Worlds for 9th-gen consoles. The goal: boost framerate to 60 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, fix long-session crash issues, and ensure parity with PC performance.
/ The Challenge /
Retuning an open-world RPG for stable, high-performance console play
While The Outer Worlds stood out for its world-building and wit, players on 8th-gen consoles faced inconsistent framerates and memory-related crashes during long sessions. Private Division wanted to offer a much better experience on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, not just a compatibility patch. That’s when Pingle got into the scene.
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/ Phase 1 /
Stable 60 FPS on next-gen consoles
First, we focused on deep profiling and systemic optimizations to achieve a stable framerate across all environments:
1
Profiling across target platforms to locate GPU/CPU bottlenecks
2
Optimized HLODs and implemented more granular settings
3
Engine-level tweaks to better support performance adjustments
4
Built tools to optimize Niagara VFX systems (fires, waterfalls, ambient effects)
5
Removed DFAO artifacts impacting frame stability
Result: Locked 60 FPS across 9th-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S). And while PC wasn’t the focus, the same engine-level improvements also boosted high-end PC performance past 90 FPS thanks to the shared codebase.
/ Phase 2 /
Crash-free stability in marathon sessions
Players faced crashes after 2–3 hours of play — a major issue for story-driven sessions. We profiled memory, pinpointed garbage collection leaks during level streaming, and traced them to custom engine changes. We reworked the GC system. As a result:
Stable performance even during extended playthroughs
No more mid-session crashes or memory spikes
/ Phase 3 /
Dynamic optimization tailored to each console
The original build used the same graphics and performance settings across all platforms. 9th-gen consoles, e.g., PS5 and Xbox Series X can handle more – higher resolution textures, more particles, better lighting – but a one-size-fits-all config doesn’t let them shine.
We built a system that automatically detects the platform and scene complexity, then adjusts visual effects like shadows, post-processing, and particles automatically to maintain stable performance without sacrificing visual quality.
/ The results /
Console-grade performance on Series X/S and PS5
Before
After
Capped at 30 FPS
Locked 60 FPS on consoles
Crashes after 2–3 hour play sessions
Sessions run crash-free, even during extended exploration
Same graphics settings on all platforms
Dynamic system adjusts effects based on hardware and level complexity
Missed potential of next-gen consoles
Fully optimized visuals and performance for PS5 and Xbox Series X
/ The team /
Cast
- Peak team size: 9 specialists
- Unreal Engine developers
- QA engineers
- Tech artists
- Project manager
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