PS5 Beta - Performance issues (framerate drop and image stuttering)

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I've been noticing these issues as well. Using the 1440p mode on PS5, there are noticeable slowdowns in areas with many other players, and even in some instances such as the outside areas of Rabanstre. Any time I look in the direction of the buildings in the distance the FPS drops.

The PS4 Pro settings in backward compatibility mode perform much better overall, without any noticeable change in visuals. The loading times are lower, and we lose the controller features, which is unfortunate.

It happens on the 1080P setting as well, in the same areas/spots. It happens even when nothing is there. There are plenty of spots where your vision can be totally obstructed by a mountain/rock, wall etc. and you'll still experience the framerate drops. I believe part of the issue is occlusion culling, but it happens in areas where there really isn't anything around either, so that can't the only issue. I'm starting to wonder if lighting and/or weather is part of the issue, too. I remember an issue I had long ago on PC where looking at a specific lamp (when lit) would cause this exact same FPS/stutter issue. It didn't not matter where it was or what was going on. If that particular lamp model was there, if it was lit or even the moment it produce light, it would cause the issue. Also, this issue occurs inside of my FC house the moment you enter. There's a ton of stuff inside, but I still don't feel like it's something the PS5 couldn't handle. Kinda leads towards occlusion culling again, but I'm not sure if it's unable to render all the object inside (which seems impossible for the hardware given its specs), or if it's rendering objects outside of the house. As far as I know, housing interiors are instanced so that wouldn't make much since, but I don't know exactly how FFXIV does stuff, so I'm not entirely sure. Again though, the issue persists even when switching to 1080P.

Maybe I need to make a video of all the areas this occurs since the internet seems to be pretty devoid of people talking about or demonstrating the issues.