{"id":35830,"date":"2023-09-25T14:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/paper-beast-enhanced-edition-dynamic-textures-atmospheric-lighting-expanded-sandbox-detailed\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T13:00:48","slug":"paper-beast-enhanced-edition-dynamic-textures-atmospheric-lighting-expanded-sandbox-detailed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/paper-beast-enhanced-edition-dynamic-textures-atmospheric-lighting-expanded-sandbox-detailed\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper Beast Enhanced Edition: dynamic textures, atmospheric lighting, expanded sandbox detailed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello everyone! My name is Eric Chahi, and I\u2019m the creative director at Pixel Reef. For the upcoming release of our game, Paper Beast Enhanced Edition on PS5 and PS VR2, I wanted to share with you the game\u2019s evolution compared to the original version released on PS4 in 2020.<\/p>\n

Paper Beast is one of those unique games that have left an unforgettable mark in the memory of players, largely because of the bonds and connections they formed with the creatures. Cooperation is essential to confront the dangers of the game\u2019s harsh and often surreal environments, while terraforming and manipulating the environment plays a significant role. Exploring this raw and unique wilderness exudes a fascinating aura of mystery, where the intrigue is heightened by the absence of UI and dialogue. With the release of the PS VR2, and thanks largely to the power of the PS5, the opportunity to renew Paper Beast was an opportunity we didn\u2019t want to miss. This new VR platform brings fresh new features and unrivaled rendering that we wanted to explore. Better yet, this edition of Paper Beast can also be played without VR.<\/p>\n

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First, let\u2019s talk about visual improvements.<\/p>\n

Dynamic textures for water and sand<\/h2>\n

Paper Beast is now in 4K and offers superb sharpness and we have increased the resolution of textures and shadows. Players can now see the shimmering details on paper or the animals\u2019 carapace. The most impressive thing is the sand grain; it\u2019s precise, while the animated texture follows the unique simulations. You can see the sand flowing at grain level, it\u2019s very beautiful in VR. The same goes for the water; you can see the current in motion.<\/p>\n

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Atmospheric lighting<\/h2>\n

Bright lights now illuminate the atmosphere, a feature that Fran\u00e7ois Sahy, the rendering programmer, was very keen on, and we were also able to integrate it thanks to the power of the PS5 and his persistence in optimizing the code! You can see rays of light filtering through and these light rays give a striking impression of volume in VR, making the game\u2019s atmosphere tangible. Furthermore, the image has been adjusted for the PS VR2\u2019s HDR. Essentially, colors are both more vibrant and softer. Each level has been finely tuned directly with the PS VR2 on the eyes.<\/p>\n

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But it\u2019s not just the visuals that got a boost. The gameplay has also evolved!<\/p>\n

Continuous locomotion to enjoy an enhanced immersion<\/h2>\n

This is a very important improvement. In addition to teleportation, you can now move smoothly and continuously: it\u2019s much more immersive. Approaching the game\u2019s living beings with precision strengthens the emotional connection with the animals, and it\u2019s an aspect of the game that is central to the adventure. Playing in this way also allows for more precise manipulation of entities.<\/p>\n

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An expanded sandbox<\/h2>\n

The sandbox of Paper Beast has also evolved. The terrain is larger, the total number of entities has been significantly increased. Further, entities that impact the terrain are more numerous, with more combinations to play with. A major novelty is that trees and plants beautify over time, with vegetation specific to the present ecosystem. For example, when predators reproduce around a tree, the vegetation will take on their visual signature.<\/p>\n

We hope you\u2019ll be eager to play Paper Beast and explore its mysterious universe, with or without VR.<\/p>\n

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