Black Desert is due for a ‘full-scale graphic remastering later this year’

At GDC last week, Black Desert took center stage as the subject of a demo from Silicon Studio showing off YEBIS, its post-processing software. “I thought that Black Desert Online’s realistic graphics were suitable to demonstrate the cutting edge technology of YEBIS,” CEO Takehiko Terada wrote. “We are pleased with the response of the audience as expected, and we look forward to cooperating with Pearl Abyss in the future.”

That wasn’t just idle talk; Kakao announced this morning that Black Desert developer Pearl Abyss is indeed using YEBIS tech to buff the MMORPG’s graphics as part of a “full-scale graphic remastering.” Says PA,

“This video is only a small part of what we’re working on. We are constantly trying our best to provide users with a better visual experience in keeping with the evolution of hardware. Players will be able to venture through Black Desert with enhanced graphics later this year.”

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