Digital Foundry Direct Weekly DF Direct Weekly #248: Forza Horizon 6, Fable, FF7R Xbox, Switch 2 Game Boosts, Saturn Ray Tracing!
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Jan 26, 2026 A lively rundown of the big Developer Direct reveals, including deep tech talk on Forza Horizon 6 and how its visuals are achieved. Conversation about Fable’s demo and its 30 FPS approach. Coverage of Switch 2 boosts, Donkey Kong fixes and curious Animal Crossing changes. Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Xbox and Switch 2 ports get tested. Plus a surprised reaction to Saturn ray tracing and a wild modder-built three-console hybrid.
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UE5 Ambition Vs Performance Instability
- Beast of Reincarnation shows strong UE5-style visuals but persistent performance instability across showings.
- Visual ambition is clear, but frame-rate stability remains the major concern to address before launch.
Kiln Needs Players, Not Just Praise
- Double Fine's Kiln is a quirky multiplayer experiment that risks disappearing without an audience.
- John hopes Game Pass support will help the title find and sustain a playerbase.
Patch Before You Panic On Ports
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD patch 1.10 fixes major visual bugs and adds native Switch 2 4K and faster loads.
- Update old ports before judging them; patches can restore intended effects and playability.