Leadwerks Game Engine 5.1 Beta Releases with Support for "Potato PCs"
The Leadwerks Game Engine 5.1 beta has been released, featuring a new deferred renderer and support for low-end PCs. This update brings various optimizations and enhancements, including a new terrain-mesh blending feature and an ocean water system. The beta is now available on Steam, with a discount offered for new users.
- ▪The Leadwerks 5.1 beta introduces a new deferred renderer for better performance and easier shader development.
- ▪The update includes support for low-end PCs, allowing for smooth gameplay on hardware dating back to 2010.
- ▪A custom upscaling solution has been added, boosting framerates by up to 300% with minimal loss of quality.
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Leadwerks 5.1 Beta is Now Available, with Support for Potato PCs Entry posted by Josh in Articles May 25 3958 views Share https://www.leadwerks.com/community/blogs/entry/2896-leadwerks-51-beta-is-now-available-with-support-for-potato-pcs/ More sharing options... Followers 2 I'm excited to announce that after several months of work, the beta of Leadwerks 5.1 is now available on Steam. Version 5.1 is a significant update that brings a wealth of new features, enhancements, and optimizations designed to empower developers and elevate your 3D projects. What’s New in the 5.1 Beta? Efficient New Deferred Renderer The clustered forward+ renderer 5.0 launched with has been replaced with a new deferred renderer, to provide better performance and easier shader development.
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