


"That is to say, whatever particular feature a game needs, we add a very generalized version of it to continuously introduce new things to the engine and build upon it." "The engine, rather than providing different features depending on the genre, is being advanced in a way that can be utilized across all games in general," Sangyoung adds. "The biggest difference is that while Black Desert’s game engine was originally built around creating Black Desert, our next-gen engine is built to adapt to all new projects, and is much more effective in terms of development." From the sounds of it, this engine's usage doesn't end with DokeV, as Kwanghyeon explains: Pearl Abyss's new game engine allows for several high-end graphical qualities, then, but learning about the developers plans for its new tech was fascinating. (Image credit: Pearl Abyss) Gargantuan gameplay potential Cinematic cutscenes and gameplay flow more smoothly, which offers a more immersive experience." "Improvements in atmospheric scattering and global illumination techniques provide more accurate lighting that takes into account the flow of time and spatial changes. Lead engine programmer Kwanghyeon Go adds: "Furthermore, it allows for a more detailed representation of visual depth and increases the render distance. Details create an immersive experience and we always work hard to meet the Pearl Abyss mission to continuously improve a gamer’s experience." "We believe the visual detail says a lot about our quality game development. We can also use graphic techniques such as ray tracing for precise shadows and occlusion, character reflection, etc. which enable us to create a richer environment. Sangyoung continued: "As can be expected, higher-performing technology also enhances the scale of what can be displayed, the number of objects that can be shown, resolution, etc.
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And with the game heading to current-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S as well as PC, it's sounding like the developer isn't missing the opportunity to go all-out with DokeV. The difference with DokeV, then, is that Pearl Abyss has access to the latest and greatest in graphics technology. It's something that Nintendo's Splatoon series does remarkably well, meshing the stylized Inkling characters with very recognizable real world buildings, vehicles and cityscapes. So far it's looking pretty well polished, the open world looks like loads of fun to explore with all the different traversal options, and the combat with Dokebi looks utterly bonkers.DokeV is far from the first game to go for a mixture of realistic and abstract styles. In the meantime, we hope Pearl Abyss will keep us regularly updated on DokeV as we head into 2022, when the game is currently slated for release. Here's hoping some of those more MMO-centric features will appear in the final game. We'd hope for the latter, as the game was originally billed as an MMO before being scaled back. We still have no idea if DokeV is going to be a purely solo experience, or if some multiplayer component will feature. That's the direction we hope DokeV is going in. It all sounds very Yakuza, doesn't it? In the sense that the meat and potatoes of the game is this high-octane combat loop, but there's a ton of side activities that can become just as immersive as the main game itself. But there is a wide variety of gameplay in DokeV and you will have the freedom to try them out in the game." As game designer Changkee Nam explained: "Currently, the gameplay trailer consists of mostly combat scenes. Thankfully, this new trailer has shed some much-needed light on the project, and we're even more excited for it now than we were after Opening Night Live.įrom what we know now, Pearl Abyss seems to want DokeV to be a game you can take at your own pace. Honestly, we were quite worried we'd have to wait some months before receiving any more clarity on what DokeV is about. Hints about the Dokebi can be found not only within towns but across the world." When you fulfill specific requirements a special event for that Dokebi will appear, and you'll progress through a unique storyline to collect that Dokebi. Actually collecting Dokebi seems to be quite an involving process, too, as Kim explains: "As the story progresses, you'll come across and collect more and more Dokebi.
