At this time EA Sports activities launched an in depth video of the upcoming UFC 5 specializing in the brand new visible options you’ll be able to anticipate from the subsequent recreation of the MMA franchise.
We have now heard in regards to the new graphics options of the sport earlier than and we now have seen gameplay, however in the present day we hear instantly from artwork director Kirk Gibbons as he breaks down each function whereas additionally displaying it off.
We hear how the FrostBite Engine influences the graphics with new dynamic lighting and rendering. Gibbons claims that the group has been evaluating real-life UFC displays with the sport, and it was laborious to inform the distinction.
We hear in regards to the new GPU-bsed particle system that enables the builders to render particular person particles of blood and sweat.
Not solely the blood is seen on the fighters, however it additionally builds up on the mat dynamically relying on how the battle goes.
Animations have been reworked, on high of physics-based and procedural animations to make strikes really feel extra impactful. The reworked facial deformation impact and particles additionally assist, on high of the audio.
We hear rather a lot about improved fighter likeness, together with the hair, which makes use of a strand-based system, which boosts realism each in motion and lighting,
A “big quantity of effort” has additionally been put into the look of the pores and skin of every fighter, on high of the “Shapeshifter” know-how that helps with physique deformation.
We then see the improved walkouts, which might be “extra genuine than ever” because of the brand new facial animation system, FrostBite cameras, and dynamic lighting.
The improved visuals additionally shine within the new KO replay system, which places the dynamic FrostBite cameras to good use. You’ll be able to see all the things within the video beneath.
UFC 5 launches for PS5 and Xbox Sequence X|S on October 27, 2023.