Graphics Update In The Future?

[Eldevern]

The games was built to work on PS3. An overall graphic update almost need a whole rewamp of both server code and client code. From what I know FFXIV engine is a mix of Crystal Tools with few parts of Luminous engine. If they really want to make the game "up-to-date", it would be less expensive and faster to build a new game. But it remains unlikely to happens soon since most wide audience systems can't handle latest graphics at their max. Four Titan X for a demonstration during a show is not exactly what I call a wide diffusion system. And since we talk so much about global warming... don't expect they follow a path that leads to always more powerfull desktop systems. Unfortunatly, I expect they rather adapt to mobile systems.

On one hand, I wish it be some kind of photorealism, but on the other hand... Imagine Namazu texture, considering them, I'm fine with the current ones

Spaghetti code OP

Pretty much this.

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I do like the Lahn animation and the graphics :3 But they have clipping problems too and need more graphics ressources. FFXIV looks to be a bit more efficient.

[LiteBrite]

I can't help but wonder what kind of potato these people are playing on when they keep asking for this. I guess that console peasants probably make up a good chunk of them, which would explain it. I have an 8700k and 1080Ti and can hold a stable 60FPS at 4k or 144FPS on my 2560x1080 monitor, with all settings maxed. It looks gorgeous on either of them.

Console peasants? Did you make up that insult all by yourself? Very impressive of you... You have no idea what the OP plays on, and of course you resort to petty elitism.

[Iromi]

VThis game is starting to look rather outdated. I'd be all for an update. After playing other games and coming back to XIV it was kind of surprising to me how outdated it looks..I remember in 2013 thinking wow XIV looks nice!

In 1.x I thought the graphics were phenomenal haha now even that looks old >.>

[FelixDaCat]

In regards to the OP. I think once the specs of the new PS5 and possibly the XBox Scarlett are properly known/or the dev kits for them are out, it will allow them to phase out the PS4, which like with the PS3 before it, was the big reason for there being limitations on what they could do, while not having the game perform poorly on it. I originally started playing during early access for Stormblood with a PS4. I then moved up to the PS4-Pro and due to me finding my current FC, wanted to be able to use Discord and play the game easily, which has meant I have moved over to a PC, which I have built (on a pretty tight budget) with Shadowbringers in mind. I have even stuck with using the Dualshock 4 controller (due to lower spinal damager, I am unable to sit at a desk for very long, before I am onset with a lot of pain), which is the first time I have ever gone for a controller over a keyboard and mouse combo. Thanks to the "Cross-Bar" system, I don't think I am missing out with this option.

Looking at the hardware specs of the next generation of consoles, it seems that they are going to be able to really able to match mid tier gaming PC's for the first time. It would make sense that it would be when the next expansion comes out in 2 years, that they could fairly phase out support for the PS4/PS4-Pro. Even in the games current state, I think it is actually a really stunning game and the two times I moved over to Pro and then PC, I have been impressed at just how much better the game looks and most importantly performs. Being able to play with really high graphics settings in 4k-60hzs and not have problems with FPS while doing the new Eden content, has for the first time, make me want to do these "raids".When I am flying with my Griffen, it never fails to stun me how great the wings look of the feathers moving on the trailing edge of the wings.

While being far from perfect, I think the balance or quality vs frame rate has been managed extremely well. When they are eventually able to make improvements to the textures and lighting, I think FF14 will blow any other Fantasy based MMO out out of the water. I already think the game currently has the best soundtrack out of any current MMO on the market today.

[Lambdafish]

I think the only thing this game needs is a texture resolution update on gear textures. They look awful in cutscenes. If you go back to ARR you will see that visuals have in fact improved dramatically.

[DrFlesh]

i just can't understand why they don't implement an internal resolution slider, is the easiest way to upgrade image quality without having to modify the engine

[SerLuke]

Console peasants? Did you make up that insult all by yourself? Very impressive of you... You have no idea what the OP plays on, and of course you resort to petty elitism.

More than likely his parents paid for his $800 1080ti anyways, kids love putting people down.

[Maero]

More than likely his parents paid for his $800 1080ti anyways, kids love putting people down.

I agree with this statement.


And the game looks great on my PS4 Pro so dunno what sort of glue some people sniff

[mario710]

I agree with this statement.


And the game looks great on my PS4 Pro so dunno what sort of glue some people sniff

The reality check glue. Have some.

[Derio]

Game looks good. But give it about two or 3 more years and it will look really outdated. That IMO is the best time for a graphical overhaul.