Quantum Break dev responds to fan uproar over 720p resolution

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Quantum Break’s developer Remedy explains its approach to the game’s final resolution.

Recent analysis of Remedy’s Quantum Break revealed a 720p resolution output for the Xbox One version. Although the game’s use of anti aliasing and other graphical effects is impressive, the relatively low resolution left a few Xbox One owners upset.

With all signs pointing towards this also being the case for the final code, due for release next month, Remedy has issued a statement to try and explain the complex process the studio went through during development, and how it ended up with this resolution.

“Quantum Break’s 1080p output is a temporal reconstruction from four previous 720p 4xMSAA frames,” the developer told Inquisitr.

“This approach gets us high pixel quality in combination with complex shading and effects, allowing us to achieve a cinematic look. However, varying sample counts between passes and temporal upscaling makes talking about resolution, as it is traditionally understood, complicated in the case of Quantum Break.

“Since the start of “Quantum Break’s” development, the most important thing for Remedy and Microsoft has been delivering a compelling gaming experience with superior artistic quality. This is what Remedy is renowned for. We’re confident that we have achieved this, and can’t wait to hear what fans think on April 5 when they play the game.”

Quantum Break is out April 5 on Windows 10, and Xbox One.

Posted: Mar 22, 2016 7:53 pm
Related Forum: Xbox Forum

Source: http://www.vg247.com/2016/03/22/quantum-break-dev-responds-to-fan-uproar-over-720p-resolution/

Comments

SeamPosted: Wed. Mar 23, 2016

As long as it doesn't take away from the gameplay experience much, who actually cares?

lilrichard22Posted: Wed. Mar 23, 2016

I thought 720p on a console game wasn't new

HeiPosted: Wed. Mar 23, 2016

720p in 2016 on a AAA title, shit like this is why I got a PC.

lolohnoeszszPosted: Wed. Mar 23, 2016

ProJimmyRustler
Saki
platyui Don't get why people only look at resolution when it comes to graphics. There's so much more to graphics than that it than that.

Because every anti-console nerd on the internet brings up resolution when comparing console to PC so people think resolution is everything.

Ah. So people that just so happen to enjoy games on a different platform are nerds, while you aren't? Sounds like a console player to me. Resolution is brought up, because 1080p should be a minimum that consoles can handle easily. However, you are being sold a "next gen" console that can BARELY handle 1080p at a consistent 60 fps.

These things matter, because graphics are just as important as game play. Consoles are ragged on, because for a little more you could build a system that can push games at 1080p 60+ fps without sweating. Console players are being undersold. That is the main point. I play on both and the differences are way noticeable.

These consoles are using hardware from like 2008 you seriously expect them to run games like this at 1080@60? Not to mention both machines use an APU which is complete shit.

Black_BiroPosted: Wed. Mar 23, 2016

Earn Good to see the Devs actually respond to the community. Even if they are going for a more cinematic look you'd expect 1080p with technology being as it is.

Your comments on all the articles are a poor attempt at quality for a little badge on your profile. Ha, kid.

ProJimmyRustlerPosted: Tue. Mar 22, 2016

Saki
platyui Don't get why people only look at resolution when it comes to graphics. There's so much more to graphics than that it than that.

Because every anti-console nerd on the internet brings up resolution when comparing console to PC so people think resolution is everything.

Ah. So people that just so happen to enjoy games on a different platform are nerds, while you aren't? Sounds like a console player to me. Resolution is brought up, because 1080p should be a minimum that consoles can handle easily. However, you are being sold a "next gen" console that can BARELY handle 1080p at a consistent 60 fps.

These things matter, because graphics are just as important as game play. Consoles are ragged on, because for a little more you could build a system that can push games at 1080p 60+ fps without sweating. Console players are being undersold. That is the main point. I play on both and the differences are way noticeable.

JxssePosted: Tue. Mar 22, 2016

720p, 1080p, all the same to me tbh. I understand there is a difference but I honestly don't care lol

SakiPosted: Tue. Mar 22, 2016

platyui Don't get why people only look at resolution when it comes to graphics. There's so much more to graphics than that it than that.

Because every anti-console nerd on the internet brings up resolution when comparing console to PC so people think resolution is everything.

XboxPosted: Tue. Mar 22, 2016

Don't really matter to me, I will still be getting this game when I get the chance.

EarnPosted: Tue. Mar 22, 2016

Good to see the Devs actually respond to the community. Even if they are going for a more cinematic look you'd expect 1080p with technology being as it is.

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