The developer goes on to explain that console users can also disable “certain lighting aspects” to improve the game’s framerate, although it isn’t yet clear how much of an improvement it makes.
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“It is definitely a [factor]”, said the anonymous Ubisoft developer to Team Epiphany (via PCGamesN). Today, a Ubisoft developer has conceded during an interview that the PC version had to be kept in check, technologically speaking, with its console counterparts. The game has a final look and speed, and you’re stuck with it for better or for worse.
“I’m really happy that we’re pushing the PC build as much as we are; there’s a lot more customized options than the console”, he added. “But it’s been good having a dedicated PC build for this game”.
We’re not sure everyone in the PC gaming community will agree, though; particularly once they hear The Division looks worse than it could (on PC) just so console gamers don’t have to fret with the idea of their preferred gaming platforms already being outdated. But it seems there will be more options at launch.
This isn’t the first time a developer has admitted cross-platform development has essentially crippled how well the game, especially the PC version, performs.
As you know, The Division’s beta revealed a few toggleable graphical settings for the console versions: namely, sharpening and chromatic aberration, among a few others.
Ultimately, Ubisoft says it wants to put Playstation 4 and Xbox One hardware to their limits.
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Microsoft is hoping to boost sales of its Xbox One this week by offering a free game, and a $75 Microsoft Store gift code, to those purchasing the console from its online and physical stores in the US.
