Right now, the Xbox One is struggling to hit the same resolution and frame rate in many games that the PlayStation 4 handles with relative ease. soon though, DirectX 12 will be coming, giving the console a few performance enhancements atop the extra power already unlocked by disabling Kinect. Will it enable the Xbox One to hit that magic 1080p/60fps? Not according to The Witcher devs.
Speaking to Gamingbolt, The Witcher 3’s lead engine programmer Balazs Torok, who one would presume has a fair bit of intimate knowledge on the subject, says that DirectX 12 won’t help all that much,
“I think there is a lot of confusion around what and why DX12 will improve. Most games out there can’t go 1080p because the additional load on the shading units would be too much. For all these games DX12 is not going to change anything,” Balazs explains.
He believes that DirectX 12 will allow developers to push more polygons, but that theyll not be able to shade them, wholly defeating the object.
“They might be able to push more triangles to the GPU but they are not going to be able to shade them, which defeats the purpose. To answer the first question, I think we will see a change in the way graphics programmers will think about their pipelines and this will result in much better systems hopefully.”
At this early stage,the Xbox One seems very much to be this generation’s PlayStation 3; worse multiplatform ports, trickier to use and more expensive. Sony eventually turned sales around with the PS3 thanks largely to the cheaper PlayStation 3 slim, and the advent of PlayStation Plus.
Can Microsoft do the same with the Xbox One?
Last Updated: August 4, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 4, 2014 at 11:04
But what does it all mean?
Thats_how_I_Troll
August 4, 2014 at 12:59
You should have taken the red pill!
veggiesaurus ZA
August 4, 2014 at 11:16
That makes sense. DX12 / Mantle / etc will only help to reduce CPU load when drawing lots of objects. This doesn’t do anything for GPU load, and increasing the resolution doesn’t (normally) increase CPU load.
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 4, 2014 at 11:16
NO SAUCE FOR YOU!!!
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 4, 2014 at 11:16
I wonder what Pieter’s opinion is…
Hammersteyn
August 4, 2014 at 11:18
This is the sauce they need!
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Alien Emperor Trevor
August 4, 2014 at 11:19
Sweet 180? So it’s actually sour?
Hammersteyn
August 4, 2014 at 11:20
Just imagine if they made a sweet & sour sauce?
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 4, 2014 at 11:20
*they
Hammersteyn
August 4, 2014 at 11:23
Yeah, I do it often.
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 4, 2014 at 11:22
My poor brain 🙁
Rince/Trev4quoteofweek
August 4, 2014 at 11:40
0_O
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
August 4, 2014 at 11:20
Lmao is the Xbone still searching for its “Inner true self”?
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 4, 2014 at 11:21
Perhaps meditation?
Hammersteyn
August 4, 2014 at 11:24
Will enable them to reach the clouds of enlightenment?
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 4, 2014 at 11:26
After 180 minutes
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 4, 2014 at 11:21
I bet they’re going to spray the cloud with secret sauce so when the cloud power rains down we’ll be deliciously marinaded.
Lord Chaos
August 4, 2014 at 11:28
Thanks for that delightful image.
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 4, 2014 at 11:37
The nomnoms is strong with that one
Lord Chaos
August 4, 2014 at 11:38
I would most certainly not call it nomnoms.
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 4, 2014 at 11:47
HYPER-DELICIOUSNESSNESS?
Lord Chaos
August 4, 2014 at 11:52
Think more in the direction of the gutter…
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 4, 2014 at 11:58
But it is soooo good on toast!
Lord Chaos
August 4, 2014 at 12:02
If you’re so inclined you’re more than welcome to MS’s cloud sauce.
Rince/Trev4quoteofweek
August 4, 2014 at 11:41
Surprisingly certain Xbox fanboys are no where to be seen on this article… ODD…
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 4, 2014 at 11:41
Who are you referring to?
😉
Sk3tz0
August 4, 2014 at 12:11
PETER COME HAVE UR SAY!!!!
Pieter Kruger
August 4, 2014 at 12:11
But but I thought Destiny will be 1080p on Xbone??????
Sk3tz0
August 4, 2014 at 12:13
…
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 12:54
You had me at The Witcher 3.
The Witcher 2 looked so good, lighting, shadows, ubersampling. The game was really top notch. Consoles now can only do what The Witcher 2 did years ago, well maybe not ubersampling.
I think CD Projekt RED is still trying to get The Witcher 3 to run at 1080p. If they can’t do it be now….
Anyway enough about the useless Xbox One. I’m sure people will enjoy The Witcher 3 at 900p.
The Witcher 3 is coming, so get to pre-ordering it. And make sure that a lot people you know are aware of The Witcher 3 and make sure they buy The Witcher 3.
How many times do I have to write The Witcher 3 before it sinks in. The Witcher 3 is going to be a good game. The Witcher 3 is going to tell a good story. The Witcher 3 is going to have good graphics. And most importantly, The Witcher 3 won’t have DRM.
Support The Witcher 3 and Support games that truly have no DRM.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
August 4, 2014 at 13:01
I have a “Don’t support DRM” T Shirt I got from GoG.com Please send me an email (from the same one associated with your disqus) so that I can get it off to you. You can frame it or something.
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 13:44
Make some Witcher 3 videos and get Darryn to wear it. Or get Zoe to wear it in some videos then people will actually get the message. You guys can do much more by showing off the t-shirt in videos than it hanging on my wall.
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 4, 2014 at 15:21
Nah. I think I’ll pass.
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 16:28
Are you drunk from all the DRM. Now I didn’t want to say that.
So are you getting The Witcher 3 on launch day?
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 4, 2014 at 17:14
Nope. Frankly could care less about it.
The Watcher? Margaret Thatcher? What was it called again?
Ryanza
August 5, 2014 at 15:03
http://www.troll.me/images/ancient-aliens-guy/trolling-thumb.jpg
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 4, 2014 at 17:35
I saw that picture/link that you posted. I didn’t know what it was, and I can’t examine it further as it’s gone.
Hm. It didn’t look familiar. The Snatcher? The Hitcher? Wait, no…that had Rutger Hauer in it.
I really have no clue what you’re talking about. Is this a new game?
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 17:45
can’t i get better trolling than this.
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 4, 2014 at 18:01
So…it’s none of those then?
The Scratcher? The Hitcher with Sean Bean (spoiler alert: he dies).
Wait wait….you sit on some eggs for an indeterminate amount of time and see if they hatch. Therefore…wait for it…The Hatcher!
Maybe it’s someone with poor posture? The sloucher? That silver haired fellow I saw must have back problems.
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 18:11
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/11/22/article-2236956-162B08BE000005DC-851_306x423.jpg
what’s this the call of duty of trolling. no innovation since it started.
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 4, 2014 at 18:13
Buy the season pass and I’ll continue for four more comments.
I just want to know what game you were talking about. You’re the one being purposely vague and obtuse.
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 18:18
carry on….
the alopecia project
i’m sure some1 out there enjoys this ancient troll
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 4, 2014 at 18:22
Oh lighten up, you silly goose. Yes yes yes, The Watcher 3. No, I’m not buying it.
I’ll disagree with the ancient remark however. I’m not THAT old, thank you.
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 19:33
see this is where i carry on with the old age stuff but i will not follow your troll style.
I was referring to ancient troll techniques not old age.
The Bucket List
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 4, 2014 at 19:37
That’s good. It’s important you follow your own path. I think things are gonna be okay.
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 20:00
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The Witcher 3
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 4, 2014 at 20:03
I’m sure it’ll be a great rental. Looking forward to it.
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 21:57
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Rags
August 4, 2014 at 13:06
They could do 1080@60fps if their engine was better and that the target was user experience instead of fidelity. Sounds more like an excuse by everyone that is not id Software.
Tulipdame
August 5, 2014 at 11:46
The difference in resolution and fraps is insignificant. I don’t care and you shouldn’t either. It’s about the games and content. I’m eager to see what EA Access is going to achieve. Although many think it’s doomed to fail, it’s a great idea and a great offer too. Heres to hoping you can at least play them while offline too (I play my free 360 and One games on any profile. Not just the one with Gold, while online or offline. No problems.)