Quote Originally Posted by Anty View Post
True. If they get the dx9 version in proper shape, which should be possible, then we could have all the nice (almost all) eyecandy we would have with dx 11. I really miss real shadows everywhere. Imho with shadows the world would feel much more alive in its own way. No real shadows make the world look like plastic with spotlights all over... And its a shame since mobs, characters, etc. have such nice detail but lacking some of the most important optic features... shadows... which isnt something for dx10 or 11 only... again... if you do it right.
Exactly, and there's nothing stopping them from patching in DX11 support later. But that still leaves the very large "if" in the room of "if S-E was any good at coding." If I was in charge, I'd outsource engine optimization to Naughty Dog.

Maybe they can rename it Final Fantasy Persona XIV and have the lack of real shadows be a feature?