Interviews and Articles - 2015

[Zabanzo]

It really shows how much confidence devs have in their game. To let someone play their game for 2 days without any restrictions 2 months before release.... woow, and he encountered only three bugs?? This is some great news!

 

[misho8723]

Well, I could try - if I'm not going to have something else to do in that time

 

[Doctalen]

60FPS on Ultra with even hair works turned on with a 980 and such? If hair works is as much of a hog as they make it out to be then maybe my PC can run it at a stable FPS without it turned on. The biggest thing I was worried about was optimization even if I fit the recommended requirements

 

[Mohasz]

They've played it for two days? :shock: That should be enough for playing a good chunk of the game, so hopefully we'll get a better picture of how good the game actually is.

 

[Aedan2]

They've played it for two days? :shock: That should be enough for playing a good chunk of the game, so hopefully we'll get a better picture of how good the game actually is.

Yes, but no spoilers i hope, I just want them to say how does it feel to play it

 

[ONLY_ONCE]

So..... is it possible with more great optimization on the devs part, to maybe....get XBOX1 running @ 1080p @ 30fps and PS4 running @ 1080p 60fps ??
I mean, you pc guys are stoked and are happy with this new news. Is it not out of the question for consoles to get an even better performance with more optimization left? I'm insanely optimistic @ this point

 

[sidspyker]

1080p on XB1? That's possible. 60 fps? I wouldn't count on it. The target has always been a stable 30 or closest to 'stable' as one can get. A stable framerate is generally better than one that bounces a lot. Assuming for a moment it bounces between 30 and 40s then locking to 30 is the better choice for a smoother experience. G

Generally it's better if the framerate increase is a multiple of this order 30-->60-->120 I forgot the reason why but I think it had something to do with latency, not completely sure(or maybe I'm just imagining things).

 

[arkhenon]

@sidspyker It's probably because of the refresh rate of the displays?

 

[ONLY_ONCE]

1080p on XB1? That's possible. 60 fps? I wouldn't count on it. The target has always been a stable 30 or closest to 'stable' as one can get. A stable framerate is generally better than one that bounces a lot. Assuming for a moment it bounces between 30 and 40s then locking to 30 is the better choice for a smoother experience. G

enerally it's better if the framerate increase is a multiple of this order 30-->60-->120 I forgot the reason why but I think it had something to do with latency, not completely sure(or maybe I'm just imagining things).

I'm concerned about the PS4 version, because it already looks better.
I'm going to play on that console first, I was thinking, if they can get the XBOX1 to 1080p then maybe they could also get 60fps out of the PS4 version?
Instead of XB1 now running @ 900p/30fps it would be running @ 1080p/30fps like the PS4 specs are now, but with further optimization can they get the PS4 running @ 60fps instead of 30?
That's my main question.
Will devs make both consoles equal in the end or will PS4 always have the upper hand in some way?
Because we all know that the PC has the real upper hand, clearly!!

 

[thislsmadness]

So..... is it possible with more great optimization on the devs part, to maybe....get XBOX1 running @ 1080p @ 30fps and PS4 running @ 1080p 60fps ??
I mean, you pc guys are stoked and are happy with this new news. Is it not out of the question for consoles to get an even better performance with more optimization left? I'm insanely optimistic @ this point

You are

Unfortunately, there is no way the consoles are going to hit 60fps. PS4 is powerful enough to drive a few extra lines of resolution, I doubt its enough to push an extra 30 frames though. If they get Xbox to 1080 I bet MS announces it immediately.

 

[Ljesnjanin]

I'm going to play on that console first,

Sell your kidney and buy good PC...Witcher 3 is worth the sacrifice...You don't need two of them anyway

 

[val.mitev]

I'm concerned about the PS4 version, because it already looks better.
I'm going to play on that console first, I was thinking, if they can get the XBOX1 to 1080p then maybe they could also get 60fps out of the PS4 version?
Instead of XB1 now running @ 900p/30fps it would be running @ 1080p/30fps like the PS4 specs are now, but with further optimization can they get the PS4 running @ 60fps instead of 30?
That's my main question.
Will devs make both consoles equal in the end or will PS4 always have the upper hand in some way?
Because we all know that the PC has the real upper hand, clearly!!

Unfortunately this is not how things work.
The jump from 30 to 60 fps requires a lot and is not that easy. Considering that they are targeting a solid 30fps on consoles and they are pushing the limits already, 60fps is a pipe dream. To achieve that they'll have to compromise elsewhere and it's just not worth it.

 

[ONLY_ONCE]

You are

Unfortunately, there is no way the consoles are going to hit 60fps. PS4 is powerful enough to drive a few extra lines of resolution, I doubt its enough to push an extra 30 frames though. If they get Xbox to 1080 I bet MS announces it immediately.

Aaaaah... no worries, well if I time it right I can maybe have a new kickass PC shortly after devs get the redkits out to the public modders. I have never had my own gaming PC. So what I want to know is.... is it smart to wait like 6 months after redkits are out so modders have time to create more cool shit? How would you do it, if you were in my shoes so to speak?
I figure if I wait it out, then some way, somehow I'll get my first master race rig ready for mods and by then my hope is that hardware will be cheaper. Lets say by next blackfriday or taxseason.
I will join you in the fight, but @Ljesnjanin I need to keep my awesome kidneys, both of them, to be of any real service sir. So Sorry

 

[thislsmadness]

Aaaaah... no worries, well if I time it right I can maybe have a new kickass PC shortly after devs get the redkits out to the public modders. I have never had my own gaming PC. So what I want to know is.... is it smart to wait like 6 months after redkits are out so modders have time to create more cool shit? How would you do it, if you were in my shoes so to speak?

Honestly, I wouldnt base that decision on redkit... who knows when itll be out or if any good mods will come from it. If you are ready to convert to pc gaming then make the switch whenever you are able.

 

[ONLY_ONCE]

@ thislsmadness True dat. Okay well I'm off to go for my walk.
Thanks for all the good advice again you guys!! I'm going to miss a lot of you when TW3 comes out, but I'll be back that's for sure!!

 

[Ljesnjanin]

I'm going to miss a lot of you when TW3 comes out,

You will miss visuals and graphics, but everything else will be the same as on PC - story, combat, quests...You know, important stuff
And I agree with @thislsmadness, no need to wait for RedKit...Great game doesn't need mods

 

[hamilcarBarca.196]

I'm concerned about the PS4 version, because it already looks better.
I'm going to play on that console first, I was thinking, if they can get the XBOX1 to 1080p then maybe they could also get 60fps out of the PS4 version?
Instead of XB1 now running @ 900p/30fps it would be running @ 1080p/30fps like the PS4 specs are now, but with further optimization can they get the PS4 running @ 60fps instead of 30?
That's my main question.
Will devs make both consoles equal in the end or will PS4 always have the upper hand in some way?
Because we all know that the PC has the real upper hand, clearly!!

consoles are limited by their hardware...
1080p/60 fps is hard to get with the recommended specs,that include a 770 gtx that is twice the graphical power of the ps4.
so am not sure they can achieve that

 

[MadYarpen]

I'm concerned about the PS4 version, because it already looks better.
I'm going to play on that console first, I was thinking, if they can get the XBOX1 to 1080p then maybe they could also get 60fps out of the PS4 version?
Instead of XB1 now running @ 900p/30fps it would be running @ 1080p/30fps like the PS4 specs are now, but with further optimization can they get the PS4 running @ 60fps instead of 30?
That's my main question.
Will devs make both consoles equal in the end or will PS4 always have the upper hand in some way?
Because we all know that the PC has the real upper hand, clearly!!

Man, I am concerned whether I will get 30 fps with something close to PC high settings, and you want high + 60 fps? THat is some optimism Especially considering huge stability problems that were reported recently after hands on session in Paris.

 

[Euskalduna]

I will very happy , if they got the PS4 versión, it can run 1080p 30 fps and all this , on medium-high(I will prefer on high of course). CD project make me very happy!!!!!!!!

 

[xdevnull]

I'm concerned about the PS4 version, because it already looks better.
I'm going to play on that console first, I was thinking, if they can get the XBOX1 to 1080p then maybe they could also get 60fps out of the PS4 version?
Instead of XB1 now running @ 900p/30fps it would be running @ 1080p/30fps like the PS4 specs are now, but with further optimization can they get the PS4 running @ 60fps instead of 30?
That's my main question.
Will devs make both consoles equal in the end or will PS4 always have the upper hand in some way?
Because we all know that the PC has the real upper hand, clearly!!

As a PS4 player I would prefer that they put the extra power into the graphics, lighting, effects, consistant framerate etc. than push for 60 fps anyway. You might need 60 fps for a true twitch game, but a game like witcher will play fine at 30.