Publishing powerhouse Electronic Arts has been hyping up its next-generation titles, claiming they will ‘feel different, better and more visceral.’
PS5 & Xbox Series X Games Hyped By EA
Speaking with GI.biz, studio boss Laura Miele revealed how the company is taking advantage of the extra horsepower afforded by PS5 and Xbox Series X, specifically the CPU and memory. She also offered examples of what the next Madden will offer on next-gen systems.
Historically, console transitions have been punctuated by increased graphic fidelity and that hasn’t changed — this next generation of games will certainly take a visual leap — but we are also taking advantage of the extra memory and CPU cycles to bring a lot more detail to life.
As an example, in Madden we will be using the NFL’s next gen stats so every athlete in the game will play how they do in real life, with the data being updated in real-time. Fans in the stadium will be unique people responding to the action on the field.
Deferred rendering allows us to use colors and lights in more dynamic ways… and dynamic weather systems will impact the athletes, their equipment and the playing field. Games are going to feel different, better and more visceral.
Last week, the company held its annual EA Play event, where it teased a number of PS5 and Xbox Series X titles including Battlefield 6.