Ray tracing in Final Fantasy XIV

[Izanagi_Fiaresu]

As we update graphics more and more and we are getting closer to saying bye bye to the ps4 and the PS5 can support ray tracing. Can we finally get Raytracing in FFXIV to help with the shadows and reflections? It would make the world that much prettier.

[GrumbleBeard]

I don't think ps4 will lose support for quite some time yet

[Amnmaat]

Raytracing is the 3D glasses fad of 2008. I stlll remember Sony boasting about 3D technology in their games back then

Raytracing has a decade or longer to go before the hardware is there, much less the adaptation within in game development. A decade later we're better off with a new FF mmorpg using Raytracing.

[Izanagi_Fiaresu]

Raytracing is the 3D glasses fad of 2008. I stlll remember Sony boasting about 3D technology in their games back then

Raytracing has a decade or longer to go before the hardware is there, much less the adaptation within in game development. A decade later we're better off with a new FF mmorpg using Raytracing.

I disagree. Raytracing makes a HUGE difference. Like I thought it was going to be a fad to, but after experiencing it? Its a big jump

[Bsrking5]

Raytracing is a fad just like 4k or VR. The difference isnt large enough to justify its cost.

[Amnmaat]

I disagree. Raytracing makes a HUGE difference. Like I thought it was going to be a fad to, but after experiencing it? Its a big jump

There's a big difference between how great of an experience Raytracing is and the physical hardware for it being there, as well as the adaptation by game developers. Games are taking 2-4 years to make now; is Raytracing going to add to that or make it easier?

Ask any game dev, they would probably prefer hardware that makes making games easier as opposed to water puddles reflecting realistic light.

[RyuDragnier]

What even IS Raytracing? I hear that everywhere, but it's just a buzzword to me.

[TheMightyMollusk]

First they'd have to up the minimum required specs, and then they'd lose people playing on old potato PCs. Console stopped being the limiting factor when they dropped PS3 support in Stormblood.

[Odstarva]

I'd love to see raytracing, but I doubt this will be happening anytime soon.
Maybe when 7.0 releases, for I assume it will be by then that ps4 support will be dropped - but no earlier than that.

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

What even IS Raytracing? I hear that everywhere, but it's just a buzzword to me.

Raytracing, is a lighting technique. It bounces light off of every object for shadows, lighting, reflections, etc.

Movies have been doing it for years, but it has only been recent that hardware is able to render in real time.

It used to take them hours or days to render a single frame.