Dark Souls 2 graphics downgrade claims addressed by developer

[Dark Drakan]

Not something that personally bothers me all that much so long as a game plays and runs well but From Software have addressed claims that Dark Souls 2 received a graphics downgrade before release. Watch Dogs developer Ubisoft recently received barrage of abuse for 'misleading' gamers on the GFX of Watch Dogs and some had spotted that Dark Souls 2 had also altered quite a lot before release.​

Statement by From Software

Throughout the game development process, a game is constantly being balanced not only in game playability, but also in the realm of resource management. A developer is always challenged with creating the most rewarding gaming experience while delivering continuity in graphical quality, gameplay dynamics, and balance within the game. The final version of Dark Souls II displays the culmination of this delicate balance and we’re very proud of the positive media and fan reception for the game.​

Dark Souls 2 Lighting changes/Downgrade​

 

[Tsuyu]

Oh Ubisoft.... you nutter.

 

[xxNick]

Who do these folks think they are, Molyneux?

A lot of companies are guilty of this. Most notably for this site, Fable. I just don't see how it happens though. Building stuff up and knocking it down a peg or two to get it to work is poor planning and a bad model for "resource management." And you definitely don't want to be the guy who showed off the game as it was before it gets taken down a notch.

 

[Dark Drakan]

Makes it worse also that companies seem to have a habit of showing off footage on a super PC first and then when the console version footage comes out it looks poor in comparison.