Crytek: 'Crysis 2 On PS3/360 Forces PC Cuts'

Crytek's Cevat Yerli reveals to NowGamer that if it doesn't scale down, it doesn't go in...

In an exclusive interview with NowGamer, Crytek boss Cevat Yerli intimated that, rare though it is, on occasion elements which work on the PC version but aren't able to scale down to the consoles, simply don't go in.

We quizzed him on how different it has been working within the limitations of the consoles versus the unlimited ceiling approach adopted toward the original Crysis on PC. "If it runs okay on PC, but not 360 and PS3 yet," said Yerli, stressing that it's a rarity, he went on "there's only like one out of a hundred times that ever happens" but concluded that when that is the case "we don't do it."

However, he also makes it clear that the PC version scales upward considerably "there's a narrow band of core experience," he told us "which we pump through to all and then it's the engine which scales up and down based on the platform. And when I say 'up and down' it's more up on PC"

And presumably more down on consoles. Thinking about it logically, is that really surprising? "I really wanted to make it an intense blockbuster experience on console, and then scale up on PC because the engine can". He concludes.

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Yay! :?

Lol, this should be fun.

:D:):|:(:x...:P TBH I kinda had a feeling this would happen, but then again I'm sure the PC version will still look phenomenal.

It's time to fact the facts... games are no longer made for PC first. Gone are the days that PC was the primary platform for any game.

Games are tailored for the consoles and then modified to work on PC. The glory days of having made for PC games exclusively are numbered. It's sad because I prefer gaming on PC.

there's only like one out of a hundred times that ever happens Cevat Yerli

That does not sound too bad. Not a big deal, I think.

But seriously, this was very expected.

Im sure it will look considerably better then Crysis,calm down people :)

I've been saying this for a while, but people let hype get the better of them.

It's simple, if something that affects the game doesn't work on all three platforms; then it gets cut, only effects are scalable across all platforms.

It's time to fact the facts... games are no longer made for PC first. Gone are the days that PC was the primary platform for any game.

Games are tailored for the consoles and then modified to work on PC. The glory days of having made for PC games exclusively are numbered. It's sad because I prefer gaming on PC.

CPM_basic

Having fun with your spin?

This is lowest common denominator optimization, it has nothing to do with consoles > PC; it is ensuring cross platform compatibility.

I've been saying this for a while, but people let hype get the better of them.

It's simple, if something that affects the game doesn't work on all three platforms; then it gets cut, only effects are scalable across all platforms.

[QUOTE="CPM_basic"]

It's time to fact the facts... games are no longer made for PC first. Gone are the days that PC was the primary platform for any game.

Games are tailored for the consoles and then modified to work on PC. The glory days of having made for PC games exclusively are numbered. It's sad because I prefer gaming on PC.

AnnoyedDragon

Having fun with your spin?

This is lowest common denominator optimization, it has nothing to do with consoles > PC; it is ensuring cross platform compatibility.

gaming wise consoles are more powerful then the majority of pcs in the world today .

Well, since no PC can fully max out Crysis(there are some who can on Youtube), Crysis 2 will look as good the first.Not the graphical leap we saw with the first. But as good as the first.

[QUOTE="AnnoyedDragon"]

I've been saying this for a while, but people let hype get the better of them.

It's simple, if something that affects the game doesn't work on all three platforms; then it gets cut, only effects are scalable across all platforms.

[QUOTE="CPM_basic"]

It's time to fact the facts... games are no longer made for PC first. Gone are the days that PC was the primary platform for any game.

Games are tailored for the consoles and then modified to work on PC. The glory days of having made for PC games exclusively are numbered. It's sad because I prefer gaming on PC.

dontshackzmii

Having fun with your spin?

This is lowest common denominator optimization, it has nothing to do with consoles > PC; it is ensuring cross platform compatibility.

gaming wise consoles are more powerful then the majority of pcs in the world today .

gaming wise consoles are more powerful then the majority of pcs in the world today .

dontshackzmii

Sure, if you take into account none gaming PCs when doing a gaming performance comparison...

You know that is faulty reasoning, shame on you for using it.

Lol, this should be fun.

Chutebox

It's time to fact the facts... games are no longer made for PC first. Gone are the days that PC was the primary platform for any game.

Games are tailored for the consoles and then modified to work on PC. The glory days of having made for PC games exclusively are numbered. It's sad because I prefer gaming on PC.

CPM_basic

Having not seen the PC version, we can't yet say what the visual disparity is going to be between the various platforms, but Yerli told us later on that the PlayStation version is nearly identical to its Xbox counterpart and that the PC is still very much the lead platform.

The heck you say. It was expected the scale would be smaller but still glad pc is the lead platform

pc gaming is 2nd priorty and consle gaming is 1st class its just the way it is the only things pcs are really good for are mmos and rts

They want to make money i don't blame them

pc gaming is 2nd priorty and consle gaming is 1st class its just the way it is the only things pcs are really good for are mmos and rts

coltgames

well console gamers can't say that consoles aren't holding gaming back

cuz well... they do

I have been saying this for a while now but most people just laugh at me. Jokes on you.

They want to make money i don't blame them

JuarN18

pc gaming is 2nd priorty and consle gaming is 1st class its just the way it is the only things pcs are really good for are mmos and rts

coltgames

It's always funny when someone spins lowest common denominator targeting as saying something good about their platform of choice.

They are essentially boasting they are the lowest of the low, that when determining the minimum capabilities of three different systems to ensure a game works on all of them; that they make up the majority of those minimums.

You're taking pride in a game having to be nerfed to accommodate the weaknesses of your platform.

I have been saying this for a while now but most people just laugh at me. Jokes on you.

Master_ShakeXXX

They want to make money i don't blame them

JuarN18

Just like Capcom and Square Enix wanted to make money when they expanded into PC gaming.

That's the thing about the cross platform orientation of this generation, it works both ways.

Who cares if it doesn't look so great? Crysis has great gameplay, right?

Who cares if it doesn't look so great? Crysis has great gameplay, right?

SgtKevali

Crysis has great game play, whether Crysis 2 will has yet to be seen.

Who cares if it doesn't look so great? Crysis has great gameplay, right?

SgtKevali

Who cares if it doesn't look so great? Crysis has great gameplay, right?

SgtKevali

Who cares if it doesn't look so great? Crysis has great gameplay, right?

SgtKevali

all crysis has is graphics the gameplay is avg at best dude thats why all u ever hear is oooo look at the textures pc gaming = grpahics , cutomization,rts mmos that about it devs know that on a console they will make more money and be more popular

Didn't he say maybe one out of a hundred things only might have to be scaled back or taken out? Might not be as drastic as most people here think.

[QUOTE="coltgames"]

pc gaming is 2nd priorty and consle gaming is 1st class its just the way it is the only things pcs are really good for are mmos and rts

well console gamers can't say that consoles aren't holding gaming back

cuz well... they do

really wanted to make it an intense blockbuster experience on console That's it, not buying this.GeneralShowzer

Yup, they really said everything I didn't want them to in that article. It's another cinematic blockbuster console game. Will pass on this one eventhough the first is my favorite fps ever.

I guess I would be upset if I hadn't already assumed this months ago.

what did he mean by scale? is it like those giant aliens from the crysis?

I guess I would be upset if I hadn't already assumed this months ago.

agentfred

Yeah, was the first thing I thought when I heard it was multiplatform. This just confirmed it basically.

what do mean by scale? is it like those giant aliens from the crysis?

TheShadowLord07

[QUOTE="JuarN18"]

They want to make money i don't blame them

AnnoyedDragon

Just like Capcom and Square Enix wanted to make money when they expanded into PC gaming.

That's the thing about the cross platform orientation of this generation, it works both ways.

[QUOTE="coltgames"]

pc gaming is 2nd priorty and consle gaming is 1st class its just the way it is the only things pcs are really good for are mmos and rts

88mphSlayer

well console gamers can't say that consoles aren't holding gaming back

cuz well... they do

[QUOTE="JuarN18"]

They want to make money i don't blame them

The-Mosher

I think they just broke even Crysis, im sure they made money on Warhead, but still not as much as they should have IMO. I think its great they went multiplatform, they can stretch their wings. I am a bit upset the PC is suffering but i will save my complaints until i have the game up and running on my PC. I am sure it will still look outstanding and leaps ahead of consoles.

[QUOTE="coltgames"]

pc gaming is 2nd priorty and consle gaming is 1st class its just the way it is the only things pcs are really good for are mmos and rts

well console gamers can't say that consoles aren't holding gaming back

cuz well... they do

[QUOTE="The-Mosher"][QUOTE="JuarN18"]

They want to make money i don't blame them

Sully28

Unfortunatly its not a surprise that consoles hold down PC gaming. Thats why i think consoles should have a shorter life time

[QUOTE="Islandbeats"][QUOTE="88mphSlayer"]

well console gamers can't say that consoles aren't holding gaming back

cuz well... they do

The-Mosher

[QUOTE="The-Mosher"][QUOTE="Islandbeats"] Consoles are making gaming more affordable ($300 Xbox360/PS3 vs. $1000+ for a decent gaming PC) thus attracting a much larger audience which in turn leads to developers making more money which in turn leads to bigger investments in gaming. I fail to see how this is "holding gaming back". More money for the industry will only lead to better bigger budget games. The PC gaming industry is not a separate industry to the Consoles so the more money being pumped into one can only be good for the other.Islandbeats

my pc was $450 in 2008, less than a ps3. it can do this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSe0Ecl1fm8

[QUOTE="The-Mosher"][QUOTE="Islandbeats"] Consoles are making gaming more affordable ($300 Xbox360/PS3 vs. $1000+ for a decent gaming PC) thus attracting a much larger audience which in turn leads to developers making more money which in turn leads to bigger investments in gaming. I fail to see how this is "holding gaming back". More money for the industry will only lead to better bigger budget games. The PC gaming industry is not a separate industry to the Consoles so the more money being pumped into one can only be good for the other.Islandbeats

They make it sound like they can't add the missing things in after the game is finished on the consoles. It's like they are trying so hard to not top Crysis 1.

[QUOTE="The-Mosher"][QUOTE="Islandbeats"] Consoles are making gaming more affordable ($300 Xbox360/PS3 vs. $1000+ for a decent gaming PC) thus attracting a much larger audience which in turn leads to developers making more money which in turn leads to bigger investments in gaming. I fail to see how this is "holding gaming back". More money for the industry will only lead to better bigger budget games. The PC gaming industry is not a separate industry to the Consoles so the more money being pumped into one can only be good for the other.Islandbeats