"Far Harbor" is the latest DLC game for "Fallout 4" and it offers a brand new location that had gamers in awe of its realistic vibe. If you play Fallout 4, you know what to expect in terms of gameplay controls and visuals, but it seems like the thing that the gamers love so much about Fallout 4 Far Harbor is the very cause of its performance issue on PS4
Some of 'Fallout 4 Far Harbor' players complain of the game's performance on PS4
The incredibly realistic fog of Fallout 4 Far Harbor gave the gamers the sense of being actually in the scene themselves. The creepy atmosphere had the gamers on the edge of their seats as Fallout 4 Far Harbor gave them an excellent experience.
However, it seems like this amazing, realistic fog turned out to be the culprit in causing performance issues for PS4 users, as reported by Forbes. The site cited that gamers have been sharing their frustrations on Reddit and realized that this may only be an isolated issue for PS4 since Xbox One users are not experiencing any problems in playing Fallout 4 Far Harbor.
"The fog in FH absolutely sh**s on my FPS as well on PC. What's normally 60 FPS now drops into the friggin low 40s, even the 30s on occasion," one player commented. "I wonder if the XB1 is suffering from the fog as well." Another player then replied to the comment saying, "I'm on XB1, and I'm having no frame drops whatsoever. I am stuck invisible though."
What is Fallout 4 Far Harbor all about?
Fallout 4 Far Harbor is a more narrative game compared to the previous game and it provides a more gray morality and tough decisions that gamers didn't get in the main game. The DLC starts off after given a new case by Nick Valentine which led you to the disappearance of a young woman who ran away after becoming convinced she was synthetic.
Fallout 4 Far Harbor is about that "human or not" plot device that featured so heavily in the original Fallout 4 game and it forms a major element of the DLC as well. Fallout 4 Far Harbor location is quite atmospheric and creepy, the entire place is dark and gloomy and drenched in a thick fog. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to assist the people of Far Harbor and uncover the horrible truth behind the history of the island.
Fallout 4 Far Harbor is still worth a try
Even with the performance issues, Hardcore Gamer believes that Fallout 4 Far Harbor is definitely worth a try, saying that "it’s an absolute must-download for anyone who enjoyed the sprawling post-apocalyptic role-playing game." The site added that "the main questline is outstanding, as its focus on moral ambiguity and tough choices builds up a great deal of that wonderful, immersive stress that Fallout fans are seeking."