DSOGaming writes: "Ironically, though, Yerli has failed to explain why the game does not fall back on DX10 as its a title that will get released on consoles too. What's really funny is that this approach - of supporting only DX11 - seems more like a gimmick. Do not misunderstand this claim; there is definitely a performance gap between DX9 and DX11, however we can't see why there isn't any support of the 'console' renderer for those with DX9 or DX10 cards, cards that are already more powerful than the GPUs found inside X360 and PS3."
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I can see locking out DX9 as most Devs want to abandon DX9 and move on but to Lock out DX10 is kinda stupid.
Oh well Crytek continues to do all the WRONG things and just tick PC Gamers off.
Hard to believe we fell in love with Crytek for making FarCry and Crysis but look how the mighty have fallen since!!
Maybe Crytek want to be the first, no holds barred DX11 game.
More power to them, in my opinion.
Can't you just download DirectX 11 to DirectX10 cards? Sure it won't support the DirectX11 features, but it will run the game like that yes?
Crysis 3 has no excuse imo
I'm glad they are doing this. It's time to show people what this tech can do. Can't wait to see their tools.
There is some thing called compute shaders. It's going to be big you know.
What PC gamer is going to be pissed about not being able to play Crysis 3 in DX9 or DX10? If you have an ancient GPU, you're not going to be able to run this game anyway.
They are just pushing pc for the hell of it. If they wanted a bigger amount of sales they would have include a dx9 version.
Pc gamers wanted something to push them to the limit like crysis 1 and here you go.
Crysis 2 was the most pirated pc game of 2011( http://www.pcgamer.com/2012... 3,920,000 downloads and crytek really is not thinking about sales on pc anymore. It's easy to tell since they plan to make f2p games.
"Crytek's F2P title Warface passes 5 million registered users in Russia"
http://www.joystiq.com/2012...
When devs get pirated that much they don't just say "hey lets just push pc some more..".
I wouldn't be confident in pc sales either if I was them. Sure it's a console port but that doesn't make it free.
Crytek is doing for a notch under their belt for the most part.
"Crytek planning free-to-play Crysis"
http://www.gamespot.com/new...
All their pirate problems are disappearing.
I might be wrong but I think this is why they don't care to sell to pc gamers who don't have a dx11 card which make up a huge chunk of pc gamers.
32.06% are DX10, 53.14% are DX11 on steam.
http://store.steampowered.c...
Of course.
That's why it will run just fine on all Xboxes.
Because it's GONNA PUSH LIMITZ!!! WHOOOOOO
@ AKS
"What PC gamer is going to be pissed about not being able to play Crysis 3 in DX9 or DX10? If you have an ancient GPU, you're not going to be able to run this game anyway."
I can play Crysis 1 on Enthusiast settings with my GTX 260, and this card is from 2009....not really all that ancient.
This has been happening with technology for years. Want to watch a 3D movie with your television? You need a tv capable of watching a 3D movie.
Want to watch a high def movie but only have an SD TV? You need a new TV.
You want digital quality audio but only have a tape deck? You need a cd player.
Time waits for no man. If you want the latest and greatest you need to move with the times. The same thing has rung true for pc gaming since pc gaming began, this isn't anything new.
Besides, DX11 has been going for years now, and if I remember correctly everyone was moaning because Crytek didn't support DX11 from the off.
Now it's the only option, and many have got their wish.
a 7850 will easily run crysis 3 at 1080p and thats around £100 less for a 7750. Crysis 2 was actuall prety tame on the GFX requirements I dont think this will change for C3
@ interwebs
I wish you cheap bastards would stop holding the industry back - buy one piece of kit and expect it to last a lifetime and games to still get bigger and better. If you love this hoppy invest in it.
My take on DX x
DX9 and 10 are able to do most DX11 features but take more cycles to render them due to it being non native. DX11 only will allow optimisation for one API give better performance per clock and keep pushing the PC and gaming industry forward. BAckwards compatibilty increased development time which could better spent..
and before someone chimes in with GFX does not make a good game, atmosphere does as well as AI, Physx all can levereage from the GPU and have more features available with DX11 so better cards and more efficient API will be a win win.
now go back to your playstation 1.
"Crytek's CEO confirms that - and fails to explain why"
I mean not to sound mean but.... how stupid do you have to be to not understand y ? Its freaking obvious, so much for journalist this days.
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i'm fine with it being only DX11
Don't complain that the 2nd game didn't push the graphical envelope (despite that fact that it did), and the complain that they adopted new technology.
Pick one.
Forwards or backwards.
They have a terrible terrible track record with pc games.
I can't barely even play Most Wanted on pc due to how bad it was ported.
EA doesn't care about pc gamers.
Crytek does.
I guess its just all about the money, not the integrity.
The issue is them locking out DX9 and 10. Not that their games are being held back by consoles. Them making the game for consoles would have nothing to do with the number of people who have DX11 vid cards.
this is just the beginning of a standard.
And Crysis 2 was awesome, don't know why people complain too much about it. With DX11 that game looks absolutely amazing. And with better graphics that brings better AI, physics, etc...
DX11 is a must for any title.
Hope you made the gameplay just as great..
In other news 'Gamers whine about everything'
The original Crysis is a milestone and a classic but Crysis 2 disappointed me as well. Crytek tries really hard to give the PC community mod tools and map editors to make new content, but were upset that so many illegally copied Crysis and Warhead. They lost millions of dollars which could have been used to develop more games. So they went down the console route as a way to reduce piracy. We get what we deserve. They have made mistakes, but Crytek are still one of the best games companies out there. Its pretty obvious DX11 is the way forward, so give them a break guys.
The article also states how the features of DX10 were somehow forcibly enabled to run on DX9 hardware. in which case Crytek also had lockedthe first Crysis game. But it was done. So why cant Crytek open it up like other devs do. Especially with console versions not being DX11 whats the point of locking it.
All the cheap bastards complaining cause they have to upgrade. That's all
Does suck for those with older hardware but at least were getting DX11 from the start and don't have to wait.
Well it would be determined by the type of graphics unit in ya PC.
DX11 capable
ATI: HD5000+
Nvidia: Geforce400+
DX10 capable
ATI: HD2000+ - HD4890
Nvidia: Geforce8000+ - Geforce GTX295
Anything else is not worth a mention as its probably going to struggle playing solitaire lol
As for C2, I thought the streamlined story telling and gameplay made it a better game, bring it from mediocre to decent enough.
You had this big island to run play in but the mission structure essentially made it a pointless feature. "Go here, and how you get there is of no concern. Once there, do this, then run way the hell on the other side of the island to do more of this or that...".
Past that, the other gamey bits of the game were not any good. The AI in C1 and C2 are some of the worst in gaming....Consolizing the game had nothing to do with the poor AI. The story is yet another invasion + super soldier.
I don't know dude...I thought the game was boring as all hell with no focus...
Well Crytek you have lost yourself a customer.
Because of this nonsense I would be stuck playing the game with a lower framerate that could have been higher with the option of having DX9.
Also paying for an over $400's on a card is a ridiculous waste of money and I'm not gonna spend money that could be used for more important things in my life just to upgrade a computer for one game.
Hey look at the bright side, At least our game will look better than Consololols even on the "Lowest" Settings.
1. People that can afford directx 11 cards that are beefy pirate less, also directx 11 has much better anti piret security so if they lock out the loop holes of dx9-10 then great!
2. They may be getting a few bucks slid under the table from Nvida and AMD to make another beast of a game so people will upgrade there GPU's. I know this is a shady move but I like it! Why? because crysis 1 made everyone go crazy and upgrade there cards and that pushed prices of GPU's down and cards got WAY better. Let's do that again please!
3. I forgot:)
my gtx 680 has been waiting for a challenge!