The creator behind the YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has shared a detailed comparison video of Atomic Heart across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. In addition to showing footage from each platform, the analyst offers practical observations about how the different versions perform in real gaming sessions.
- On Xbox Series S, Atomic Heart runs at a dynamic 1080p resolution with gameplay locked to 60 frames per second, though some scene-by-scene scaling is visible. On both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, the game renders at a dynamic 2160p with a steady 60 FPS, delivering a more robust image and smoother motion in fast action moments.
- The PC version demonstrates advantages in world density and draw distance, including improved vegetation distribution and more detailed shadows and textures, which contribute to a more immersive environment when hardware permits.
- Load times on PC are notably the quickest among the tested configurations, with PlayStation 5 following in second place, and the console generations showing varying optimizations for asset streaming.
- There is no ray tracing available on the PC version for Atomic Heart as of this analysis, which shapes the lighting and global illumination feel differently from platforms that support advanced ray tracing in other titles.
The discussion highlights how the more powerful systems push toward higher fidelity during demanding scenes, while the Series S prioritizes consistent frame pacing over the highest possible detail.
However, the PC build also faces certain graphical hiccups, such as issues with SSR reflections that appear in some visual scenarios, affecting how scenes reflect their surroundings.
Overall, the PC version tends to feel snappier in initial boot and level transitions, while console versions emphasize steady performance and consistency in rendering quality across sessions.
That video provides a practical, side-by-side look at how the game performs across hardware, helping players decide which version fits their setup and preferences. The analysis covers frame pacing, texture quality, draw distance, and texture filtering as experienced by players on each platform.
Our extended review of Atomic Heart delves into overall performance, visuals, and technical characteristics across platforms. The title has received a mixed reception from critics and players, with an average score around the mid-70s on aggregate review sites in earlier assessments. Independent modding communities have also explored aspects of character models and visual customization in related titles.
Note: This discussion summarizes observations from multiple sources and community commentary, reflecting the state of play at release and shortly after. It is part of a broader conversation about how modern games balance fidelity and performance across PC and current-generation consoles.
Source attribution: VG Times