Dev Thinks That They Should Not Utilize DirectX 12’s Features For Xbox One Unless It’s An Exclusive

Ariel Arias from Thotwise Games gives his take on DX12.

Posted By | On 14th, Feb. 2015

dx12

Ever since the Windows 10 event last month, there are a lot of expectations regarding what DirectX 12 will bring to games development. It will definitely improve performance on the PC but there is confusion regarding how much improvement is possible on the Xbox One. A few developers think that since the Xbox One already has a low level API, DirectX 12 will not have a massive impact whereas others believe that the new API will bring in new benefits.

But Ariel Arias from Thotwise Games has a different take on the situation. He believes that DirectX 12 may eventually bring game developers to make games for Windows 10 and they will most likely utilize the exclusive features of the API only for Xbox One exclusives.

“Microsoft is known for these kind of improvements and if DirectX 12 turns out to be good enough it might force several developers to move to Windows 10 and I think people will eventually do that,” Ariel said in an interview with GamingBolt. “In any case, I don’t think we should utilize DirectX 12’s exclusive features at the moment, unless of course you are working on an Xbox One exclusive title.”

Since the Xbox One’s API already has a low level access to its architecture, the use DirectX 12 will perhaps not bring in drastic changes. It will most likely be used heavily by Microsoft’s 1st party studios for upcoming games like the next Gears of War. As far as third party developers go, I think they will most likely stick to the existing API which is already similar to DX12.

The new API will launch later this year for the PC, Xbox One and Windows Mobile. Ariel Arias and his team at Thotwise Games are currently working on The Hum: Abductions due for release on the PC and PS4.


Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!



Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

10 Biggest Story Changes in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

10 Biggest Story Changes in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth changes the original game's story in a number of significant ways- here are the 10 big...

10 Biggest Questions We Have After Completing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

10 Biggest Questions We Have After Completing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

The second instalment in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy leaves a lot of questions for the final act to ans...

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Review – Track and Trail

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Review – Track and Trail

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game expands on its predecessors in just about every way.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide – How to Use Synergies, and All Synergy Abilities and Skills

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide – How to Use Synergies, and All Synergy Abilities and Skills

Synergies are a game-changer in fights and can provide some incredible advantages. Here's how they work and ho...

Apple Reverses Decision to Terminate Epic Games’ Developer Accounts

Apple Reverses Decision to Terminate Epic Games’ Developer Accounts

The iPhone maker has reversed course on its decision to terminate Epic Games' developer accounts in its ecosys...

Sea of Thieves is Adding Easy Anti-Cheat Next Week

Sea of Thieves is Adding Easy Anti-Cheat Next Week

The mid-season update will also allow Safer Seas players to play without needing subscriptions to Xbox Game Pa...