Fans of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were hoping that the latest DLC, The Indigo Disk, would finally address the game’s ongoing visual and performance problems. However, early indications suggest that these issues are here to stay. Since its release in November 2022, the game has been plagued with various technical difficulties, although they have improved over time. Unfortunately, The Indigo Disk does not seem to offer a significant improvement.
According to Digital Trends, the visuals in The Indigo Disk are described as a “shocking mess.” The environment, particularly when looking out from an icy mountain, is said to be as detailed as a game from the ’90s PlayStation era. Serebii also warns players not to expect a major overhaul, while Gamespot reports rough visuals with jagged textures, frame-rate dips, and pop-in.
While it is worth noting that these early impressions were based on a pre-launch build and improvements may be made before release, it seems likely that the performance issues will persist throughout the lifespan of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. However, it is unlikely that they will be worse than what players have already experienced, and the game should still be enjoyable overall.
On a positive note, The Indigo Disk does bring improvements to the core gameplay loop, although these are hindered by the ongoing technical problems. Despite the performance issues, players can still expect an enjoyable gaming experience.
| Source | Original Content |
|---|---|
| Digital Trends | The visuals of The Indigo Disk are described as a “shocking mess.” The environment looks as detailed as a ’90s PlayStation game. |
| Serebii | Players should not expect a massive overhaul with The Indigo Disk. |
| Gamespot | The visuals in The Indigo Disk are rough, with jagged textures, frame-rate dips, and pop-in. |
Source: DOTESPORTS
