Update on DirectX 11 client?

[Shioban]

Even WoW has a DX11 client available, and that game has graphics comparable to a coloring book.

I think she was maybe referring more to the over-all scheme of things, not just the DirectX library they're using.

[Naunet]

Even WoW has a DX11 client available, and that game has graphics comparable to a coloring book.

WoW also has hi-resolution textures, which we don't get for a lot of things in this game, and if previous dev posts are to be believed, SE has no plans in improving it - so frustrating. Apparently SE is incapable of constructing their graphics options to allow for a hi-rez toggle.

[TrystWildkey]

I see that Misterrpg is online right now. I'm wondering if you've had a chance to review the sources that Shioban listed for you?

[Gramul]

One of few the problems I have with the visuals of ARR (in a design sense) is the random bits of color vibrancy.
They just don't seem to fit most of the more naturalistic gear.

[gintoki88]

As it currently stands, A Realm Reborn indisputably looks much worse than 1.0. 1.0 looked gorgeous, one of the best looking games by far when it came out in 2010. A Realm Reborn looks terrible by today's MMORPG standards.

Can we please receive an update on the DirectX 11 client? What is the development team doing to make the game look better? Will it perform any better than the current client? What is the release window for the DirectX 11 client (I see some articles saying as long as June 2014, another one says "early 2014"?

I really would love to know about this.. Don't keep your customers in the dark.

1.0 seemed very bland and 2.1 is the most graphical looking mmo to date, so why moan and whinge about it?

[Gramul]

1.0 seemed very bland and 2.1 is the most graphical looking mmo to date, so why moan and whinge about it?

What do you mean by "most graphical looking"?

Because 1.0 had higher definition textures (including things like bump map), depth of field, better AA, more polycount, colors choices that supported the armor designs instead of making them cheap and flashy, and far superior animations. The new lighting system seems pretty give and take. It tends to be pretty good on the characters with bright light, but kinda cheap looking on the environments. The environment designs got a big boost, but they could really use more clear definition and soft shading from distant objects.

As to why we why "moan and whinge" about it? It's to annoy you. You specifically. No one else. Just you.

[EvelynE]

If I don't see DX11 in 1-2 months, I'll cancel the subscription period. I like the the design, but not DX9 in 2014 ok? it's way outdated!
Also admit it the end game content is boring. Grinding dungeon for gears? Come on I really believe you can do better than this SE.

[Lithera]

They're pushing the PS4 build THEN focusing on DX11. Yoshi has said as much. DX11 will likely be in the summer. Probably worked on in tandem with 2.3 just like PS4 and 2.2.

[Johnist]

it's always been 90-180 days after the PS4 version's release. since 4/14/14 is the PS4 Launch Date you're looking at 7/13/14 - 10/11/14.

[Axidrain]

Man. That's just too slow. :\ shouldn't they already be working on it? I mean a little over a year just to get dx11 is a little much.