Witcher 3 Devs- We plan on maxing out the PS4/XB1 with Witcher 3.

Poor Square-Enix. They don't have a chance in Hell. Projekt RED is going for the kill early. I don't know any RPG maker that can compete with these guys anymore. It's almost not fair.

http://stickskills.com/2013/07/20/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-working-to-max-out-ps4-xbox-one/

For CD Projekt RED, simply porting the PC version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to the new consoles would be too easy. The next-generation RPG wont be cutting any corners on either the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, as the developers have stated that theyre looking to max out this soon-to-be-released hardware early next year.

Were creating a really big game for three major platforms at the same time if somethings a challenge, its that, game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz said. Additionally, developing on next-gen consoles is always a process to look forward to working to get the max out of the hardware and thinking how one can creatively use the technology is always a blast.

To be able to push mostly untested hardware to its limits this early on would be a true feat, but if anyones to do it, the bright minds behind The Witcher franchise are high on the list. Look to see if it all pans out for the Polish studio when the game hits PC, PS4 and Xbox One in 2014.

what about the Wii-U?

The gap between PC and consoles is getting much smaller.   It will be basically non-existant the generation after the next.  Now if only devs would add keyboard and mouse support for consoles.

CD Projekt Red are one of my favorite developers and I am sure that they will do their best to push each platform. That said, it all comes down to the techniques used and how efficiently they max out the hardware. Most games max out the consoles, it's simply a matter of how well they max out the hardware.

The gap between PC and consoles is getting much smaller.   It will be basically non-existant the generation after the next.  Now if only devs would add keyboard and mouse support for consoles.

Crossel777

It will be easier for devs to program games for consoles this gen,but that doesn't mean you can max them out with ease.

Sure,CDPR will design tw3 in such a way that it uses console hardware in the best ways possible atm,but it takes time for game developers to make more efficient algorithms,refining old methods to make them better etc.

Developers are going to be using that line a lot over the coming years.freedomfreak

It will be easier for devs to program games for consoles this gen,but that doesn't mean you can max them out with ease.

Sure,CDPR will design tw3 in such a way that it uses console hardware in the best ways possible atm,but it takes time for game developers to make more efficient algorithms,refining old methods to make them better etc.

call_of_duty_10

The gap between PC and consoles is getting much smaller.   It will be basically non-existant the generation after the next.  Now if only devs would add keyboard and mouse support for consoles.

Crossel777

Nonsense. At the start of every generation consoles get close to achieving high end PC visuals, but then it all goes downhill from there. 

This generation of consoles is actually much weaker relative to high end gaming PCs today than the PS3 and 360 were at the time of their release.

I'm guessing ultra settings on pc will still be a bit prettier than the console version, but the fact that TW3 is an RPG means that it'll suck on consoles anyways.

Alot of cool features carried over from the Witcher 1 to 2. Far more interesting than Bore Effects attempts. I hope they continue to carry over saves so I can laugh at Playstation 4 users and feel better about myself. I doubt Microsoft saves will carry over. Pc looks like a real winner.

Developers are going to be using that line a lot over the coming years.freedomfreak

I wouldn't be surprised if they accomplish that. Unlike previous console releases, the XB1/PS4 are using pretty much out of the box PC hardware, which developers are already incredibly familiar with (especially CDProjekt RED). I truly doubt there will be a significant difference between early next gen games and the games released later on in their life cycles like we saw this gen. 

Happens at the start of every new gen.  Then 1 year later, pc dominatoes for 7 more years straight. 

Alot of cool features carried over from the Witcher 1 to 2. Far more interesting than Bore Effects attempts. I hope they continue to carry over saves so I can laugh at Playstation 4 users and feel better about myself. I doubt Microsoft saves will carry over. Pc looks like a real winner.

uninspiredcup

They already confirmed that Witcher 2 saves would transfer over to The Witcher 3. 

I love CD Projekt RAD, but no way they will push next gen platforms to their max this soon.

I think devs should refrain from speaking about the limits of consoles' power.

That guy from crytek(lol) stated that crysis 3 maxes out 360/ps3,and then BAM!TLOU got released,and it looks better than crysis 3.

I love CD Projekt RAD, but no way they will push next gen platforms to their max this soon.

PAL360

The reason it took long with the PS3 was because the architecture for "the cell" sucked mighty big bollocks. Sony themselfs outright admitted this.

I think devs should refrain from speaking about the limits of consoles' power.

That guy from crytek(lol) stated that crysis 3 maxes out 360/ps3,and then BAM!TLOU got released,and it looks better than crysis 3.

call_of_duty_10

This is terrible logic. Really bad.

I think devs should refrain from speaking about the limits of consoles' power.

That guy from crytek(lol) stated that crysis 3 maxes out 360/ps3,and then BAM!TLOU got released,and it looks better than crysis 3.

call_of_duty_10

No it does not. 

No chance. RR360DD

I have a feeling they'll make the ONE overheat and explode. The PS4 should run it easily.

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I think devs should refrain from speaking about the limits of consoles' power.

That guy from crytek(lol) stated that crysis 3 maxes out 360/ps3,and then BAM!TLOU got released,and it looks better than crysis 3.

xhawk27

No it does not. 

He's talking about the console version, filthy lemming. Get your eyes checked, btw.

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I think devs should refrain from speaking about the limits of consoles' power.

That guy from crytek(lol) stated that crysis 3 maxes out 360/ps3,and then BAM!TLOU got released,and it looks better than crysis 3.

uninspiredcup

This is terrible logic. Really bad.

[QUOTE="call_of_duty_10"]

I think devs should refrain from speaking about the limits of consoles' power.

That guy from crytek(lol) stated that crysis 3 maxes out 360/ps3,and then BAM!TLOU got released,and it looks better than crysis 3.

xhawk27

No it does not. 

On console? Yea, it does. However "pretty" alone doesn't mean it's using more horsepower.

The models in Shogun 2 for example aren't as good as "last of us" however the fact you have so much shit going on at that level of details makes it require more horsepower and also makes it a technically superior title designed for men as oppossed to children.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3cnbouxMK8&list=TLYCkeeXwY_-s

What,just because a game doesn't use the best algorithms and methods to fully utilise a console's strengths,the dev should claim that their game pushes the machines to the limits? Not saying that TW3 will use bad coding,but it takes time to discover even better ways of doing the same thing.call_of_duty_10

Playstation 4 (unlike Playstation 3) is pretty much a mutated pc. It's not like the cell with developers stratcher there heads and claiming it's a disaster.

Gotta love CD Projekt. I can see Witcher 3 is going to be the Crysis 3 for our arguments this early gen.

[QUOTE="call_of_duty_10"]What,just because a game doesn't use the best algorithms and methods to fully utilise a console's strengths,the dev should claim that their game pushes the machines to the limits? Not saying that TW3 will use bad coding,but it takes time to discover even better ways of doing the same thing.uninspiredcup

Playstation 4 (unlike Playstation 3) is pretty much a mutated pc. It's not like the cell with developers stratcher there heads and claiming it's a disaster.

Let me elaborate,by using a simple example.

Binary search is better than linear search for big (sorted)arrays.But if the algorithm for the former isn't available,it may seem as if it isn't possible to find the desired element in lesser time. Once it has been developed,though,you will be able to do the same task in half the amount of time, with the same hardware.

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I love CD Projekt RAD, but no way they will push next gen platforms to their max this soon.

uninspiredcup

The reason it took long with the PS3 was because the architecture for "the cell" sucked mighty big bollocks. Sony themselfs outright admitted this.

But 360 (an easy to develop for hardware) took equally long to be maxed out. Look at games like Forza 4, Halo 4 and Gears 3, compared to Forza 2, Halo 3 and Gears 1, respectively, and you see my point.

I'm sure it's matematically impossible to max out a console with just 1 or 2 years of experience with it.

My body is ready.

i love CDPR

I doubt it, I don't think PC developers are as talented as Console developers because people like Naughty Dog, Bungie, ect all have had to do their best with the hardware they were given (which were outdated).

I could be wrong though, this generation of consoles are much closer to PCs and are easier to work with so I'd like to see some of the better PC developers making better looking games for consoles. 

I doubt it, I don't think PC developers are as talented as Console developers because people like Naughty Dog, Bungie, ect all have had to do their best with the hardware they were given (which were outdated).

I could be wrong though, this generation of consoles are much closer to PCs and are easier to work with so I'd like to see some of the better PC developers making better looking games for consoles. 

WiiMan21

yea you are def wrong

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I doubt it, I don't think PC developers are as talented as Console developers because people like Naughty Dog, Bungie, ect all have had to do their best with the hardware they were given (which were outdated).

I could be wrong though, this generation of consoles are much closer to PCs and are easier to work with so I'd like to see some of the better PC developers making better looking games for consoles. 

Flubbbs

yea you are def wrong

I think devs should refrain from speaking about the limits of consoles' power.

That guy from crytek(lol) stated that crysis 3 maxes out 360/ps3,and then BAM!TLOU got released,and it looks better than crysis 3.

call_of_duty_10

Jeeze, you really don't understand anything do you?

TLOU might be the more visually appealing game to you (and me) but that says nothing about which game is pushing the hardware harder. I guarantee Crysis 3 does max out the PS3 and 360...they are struggling to even run the game. TLOU is the same thing, it is maxing out the PS3.

The question always is, how efficiently is the hardware being maxed out and how do all the technical elements of the graphical design come together with the art direction to create something that looks visually outstanding.

maxed out consoles one year into their life cycle? .....yeah

Witcher 3 is going to be awesome though

[QUOTE="call_of_duty_10"]

I think devs should refrain from speaking about the limits of consoles' power.

That guy from crytek(lol) stated that crysis 3 maxes out 360/ps3,and then BAM!TLOU got released,and it looks better than crysis 3.

kalipekona

Jeeze, you really don't understand anything do you?

TLOU might be the more visually appealing game to you (and me) but that says nothing about which game is pushing the hardware harder. I guarantee Crysis 3 does max out the PS3 and 360...they are struggling to even run the game. TLOU is the same thing, it is maxing out the PS3.

The question always is, how efficiently is the hardware being maxed out and how do all the technical elements of the graphical design come together with the art direction to create something that looks visually outstanding.

Ugh... they're not even out and already the "maxing out" talk is starting? CDPR I love you guys but come on

Its sad that the game will be compromised in order to run on the xb1.

kingoflife9

It's a pity the game will be compromised to run on consoles more like

Its sad that the game will be compromised in order to run on the xb1.

kingoflife9

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Its sad that the game will be compromised in order to run on the xb1.

metal_zombie