Koei Tecmo Investigating Low Frame Rate on Atelier Yumia Switch 2 Edition
The performance issues undermine the Switch 2 Edition's advertised improvements in resolution and frame rate, and the official acknowledgment suggests the problems may require a patch to resolve.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
Koei Tecmo announced on June 17 that it is investigating and addressing low frame rate and heavy processing issues in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, released June 10. The frame rate drops are especially noticeable in Quality Mode and handheld mode, with some players reporting 15-20 fps and calling the performance a downgrade from the Switch 1 version.
Koei Tecmo Games said on June 17 it is investigating and addressing low frame rate and heavy processing in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which launched June 10. The frame rate drops are most severe in Quality Mode and handheld mode. A gameplay video posted by YouTube channel Deck Wizard on June 11 showed generally unstable frame rates, with stuttering especially pronounced in handheld Quality Mode. Commenters on the video reported estimates of 15-20 fps and expressed disappointment, with some saying the Switch 1 version with handheld boost plays better than the Switch 2 edition. The official Atelier series account stated it is investigating and addressing the issue.
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