eSports Insider · Dec 18, 2025
Are multiplayer game graphics getting worse? Yes, and here’s why
Battle royale competitors in PUBG art / Image credit: PUBG Technology has advanced, but video games released in the last few years don’t look that much better.
Targeting 60 FPS is one reason graphics aren’t more advanced.
Developers are trying to release games on older consoles like the PS4, preventing current graphic technology from reaching its full potential.
Adding more foliage and vibrant colours could help mitigate the problem of dated graphics.
As games stop being released for PS4 and Xbox One, gamers may notice a notable visual improvement in newly released titles.