Other top-tier graphics enhancements include a global illumination system that models light bouncing off objects to diffuse more evenly across scenes and make colors look richer and more vivid. It’s only available at the highest preset and it tanks frame rate. For example, interior scenes make use of light coming through windows to produce blended shadows that enhance the depth and realism of locations inside buildings. The ultra-high preset enables several state-of-the-art graphics effects. The ultra-high preset is designed for future hardware according to Tomáš Blaho, the lead programmer at Warhorse Studios.

The game runs at a tweaked version of the PC’s medium preset on consoles. Games running on PC often have a wealth of options that allow you to tweak graphics settings to best suit your hardware configuration and Kingdom Come: Deliverance is no exception. Global illumination comparison between PC (right) and the PS4 Pro (left).