Dragon Age: Inquisition Will Run at 1080p on PS4, 900p on Xbox One

"BioWare has cleared up a few details following a hoax."

[NatureOfLogic_]

How it should be. If PS4 resolution is brought down to Xbox One lows of 900p. I would expect Xbox One version to be 720p because It's a weaker consoles. I'm looking forward to picking this game up.

[Gazondaily]

I knew it :D

I clocked it in my interview with the developer :

http://n4g.com/news/1594986...

So for all those that made reference to the deal Microsoft had with them, what now? Well as you humbly eat crow for throwing your toys out of the pram I'll just sit here saying, I told you so.

[xHeavYx]

I'm glad this developer is taking the full advantage of the PS4

[UltimateMaster]

Parity is bad for everyone.
I wouldn't be surprised if other games update their game to get 1080p.

[MasterCornholio]

Did they change their minds in the last minute due to all the hate?

I'm only asking because I thought they confirmed 900P on both platforms.

[xHeavYx]

@MasterCornholio
Other than that one article that was failed as Fake, I don't recall seeing any article saying that the PS4 version would run at 900p

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Glad to see PS4 being taken advantage of. Even if it is by a few pixels.

[darthv72]

@septic, do you think MS would step in and assist Bioware like they did with Diablo?

[DoctorJones]

'I'm glad this developer is taking the full advantage of the PS4 '

Like Evolution Studios did with Driveclub, they really took advantage of the hardware there. Fantastic job. And the full product shows what can be done when used to the fullest.

Great to see devs do their best. Every dev needs to.

[MasterCornholio]

@Heavy

Thank you.

I thought that it would be strange if that happened. I guess the original article was fake after all.

@darth

Diablo was pretty light on the graphics department so they had no issues increasing the resolution. Dragon age on the other hand is a different story.

[iDadio]

I won't grumble about the extra 633,000 pixels from what I assumed would of been 900p for both.

Looking forward to this game, looking like a lot of fun.

[kevinsheeks]

Could it be possible they saw the backlash and said hey let's not do that?

[ThanatosDMC]

Well, a lot of people on chat were saying "no buy" after watching all those Twitch streams so they really dont want any more bad press.

[Riderz1337]

The difference between spencer and Yoshida lol

http://i3.minus.com/ibteeHv...

[Christopher]

***So for all those that made reference to the deal Microsoft had with them, what now?***

Everyone makes knee-jerk reactions and assumptions. Being proven wrong doesn't mean that they deny it. Do you want me to revel over every thing you've said wrong?

Me, I'm just happy it's not true. Now, back to being grumpy with Ubisoft. :P

***Glad to see PS4 being taken advantage of. Even if it is by a few pixels.***

I didn't know about 30% more pixels was only a few.

Edit: sorry, previously said 40%, meant 30%.

[Mr Pumblechook]

BIOWARE I SALUTE YOU!

* They deserve credit and respect for not giving a mealy-mouthed vague comment.

* They have made a bold declaration that they have made the game to reach the maximum potential of the systems it is running on.

* They have been unequivocal about stating the PS4 can achieve a 1080p performance and not pandered to moneyhats or limited their own game by restricting it's potential.

*XBO owners lose nothing if the PS4 version is 1080p they still get a game that is made to the maximum potential of their system - but now so do PlayStation 4 owners.

* I hope other publishers learn from this including Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot.

* That is literally the TWEET OF THE YEAR.

Not only am i keeping my pre-order for Dragon Age: Inquisition I will buy a copy for a mate!

[cleft5]

Great news, I will buy this game new now. Before this game was going to be brought used by me.

[Why o why]

Id be pissed too if i knew my console was capable of reaching 1080p and hear that it isn't. Just like the 'toy throwers' will those who professed the 900p was indicative of the ps4 not being able speak up and apologies? I was hearing ALLLLLLL types of hypotheses on AI and all sorts. Goes both ways mate...I keep telling ya

Mr Pumblechook

Well said. No losers

[Cryptcuzz]

Good sh*t Septic.

I'm glad Bioware cleared this up and stated they took advantage of the current potential of each platform and not some PR talk about locking specs to avoid debates - only to have a bigger debate afterwards as a result like some other game.

[BABY-JEDI]

WoW, you just made yourself sound like a BIG BABY
LoL
; )

[CaptainObvious878]

@Septic

I've never been more happy to eat crow in my gaming life. I thought what ubisoft did had started a very unjust standard in motion.

[Gazondaily]

@cgoodno

"Do you want me to revel over every thing you've said wrong? "

I'd like you to try and point it out yeah ;)

People made knee jerk reactions; that's what I asked people not to do. To relax and not get their pitchforks out in the other thread. They did it anyway.

@darth

"do you think MS would step in and assist Bioware like they did with Diablo?"

Possibly. It sounded like they didn't even utilise the new SDK update with this so you might get MS stepping in but I doubt it. With Diablo not being a visually intensive looking game and the timing of the whole disparity, there was a lot more pressure on MS to make it achieve 1080p.

Now that we're seeing so many examples of X1 games with inferior resolutions, I think people are starting to deal with it and MS maybe feeling a lot less pressure to keep stepping in and get parity.

I'm just guessing here though.

[MRMagoo123]

At least we have a sure fire way to find out the res for ps4 games now lol

@septic

Are you not going to point out the xbone fanboys that where saying it was the same because the hardware couldnt take it, imo thats worse, at least with the people concerned about parity they had a reason to worry, its a slippery slope no one wanted to see happen, at least no unbiased gamer. The xbone fanboys had no reason to think the PS4 couldnt handle it.

*""Do you want me to revel over every thing you've said wrong? "

I'd like you to try and point it out yeah ;) "*

Didnt I screen cap you assuming something just the other day or should I paste the link again ? No one is perfect.................except for Emma Watson.

[Eonjay]

Ubisoft knows they effed up when they get one upped by EA.

[turkish41]

lol nice find :)

[Christopher]

@Septic: As you wish.

You are wrong for only calling out PS4 fans on this when you know full well XBO fans were using it to deride the PS4 as being lesser in power. You have only painted PS4 fans here in a light of overreacting and using it to support their bias when the other side has done the exact same thing.

Fans on both side are wrong here, not just one side. Let's not try to justify one side of the idiotic war when they do the same thing.

[Gazondaily]

@cgoodno

You're making assumptions here. Go back and read my comments in the other thread. I said it clearly over and over, resolution alone was not the only way we could assess parity. That other things like textures etc were important too.

People made wild assumptions that these companies were in cahoots with Microsoft in essentially downgrading the PS4 version.

What has this got to do with Xbox fanboys saying the PS4 is not as powerful? I didn't make that point although I maintain that you will see sub 1080p games on PS4.

my whole point was that people jumped the gun. It's easy to start blaming others without proof. I just asked people to be reasonable. You somehow have automatically assumed that I was on Xbox fanboy side?

[gangsta_red]

I love it,

EA swoops in and says their PS4 version (which by the way will appear on all systems including last gen unlike AC:Unity) will appear at 1080p on PS4 and suddenly EA is the hero of the gaming community and all past sins have been instantly washed away.

Doesn't that seem strange when everyone rags on Ubi for their PR spin but EA gets crowned playa of the year?

Amazing...you guys continuously get the SMH award.

[fr0sty]

@angelic, over six hundred thousand pixels (the difference between 1600x900 vs. 1920x1080) is not "a few". That many pixels is about double the resolution of SDTV, which does lead to a visible difference in sharpness, especially on larger screens. It is only 288,000 pixels away from being a full 720p image's worth of extra pixels per frame.

[SilentNegotiator]

@Ice
"Glad to see PS4 being taken advantage of. Even if it is by a few pixels"

I wouldn't call a 600,000 pixel difference a "few", especially when it means a 30+% increase.

[internationterrorist]

AngelicIceDiamond@

Glad to see PS4 being taken advantage of. Even if it is by a few pixels.

WOW really ! someone sounds like a little stealth troll.

So now 30% more pixels is irrelevant. Just forget about  extra 633,000 pixels not important :/s

This is ridiculous that some people are playing down higher resolution vs lower resolution. Why don't we all just go back to VCR or why pay my for blueray just stick with DVD. Is a game in 1080P vs 900p a different game no of course not. Yes a game in 1080P vs 900p is the same games. But a game in 1080P is a better experience that in 900p.
Can i look at a screen and tell if a game or video is in 1080P vs 900p probably not. But let's not pretend that if both are side by side that the 1080P is clearly superior quality vs 900p.

Great job Bioware and EA no one should be punished for their purchase. To hell with you ubisoft . You made a game about a revolution. Ubisoft is going to see a revolution . AC unity is going to flop hard because of parity.

[user5669510]

so 1080p automatically mean the devs are taken advantage of ps4. smh

i wish devs would just stop announcing what res and frame rate their games run at. yall stuck with what ever setting they give yall anyway. ps4 is strong console so if you have that and a xbone you already know to buy it on ps4. the gen is by far the worst.

[DaGR8JIBRALTAR]

Pre ordered.....on ps4 that is.

[Bigpappy]

Downloading on X1 at 900p babie!!!

[FITgamer]

@Bigpappy You're the one who got defensive, yet you call him the "babie" lol.

[Christopher]

To be fair, I don't think Bigpappy was calling anyone a baby, but using it in the slang, like "Yeah, Baby!" Essentially it's just extra emphasis on his excitement, not calling someone a name.

At least that's how I interpret it when read.

[Why o why]

Lol at 'babie' being misinterpreted. ...definitely reads as glee not a diss. Good sport on this occasion too.....

[Aussiebeachbabe]

That 900p will still look awesome big pappy.

[SilentNegotiator]

He isn't calling him a baby, he's pretending like this news rolled off his shoulders.

[SilentNegotiator]

*I mean "back"...or whatever the expression is.

[trickman888]

Glad they actually made it 1080p, unlike the OTHER set of clowns who deliberately made the PS4 version 900p to avoid "debate"

[zero_gamer]

More like "avoid" debate. All they did was create more debate and uproar.

[slasaru01]

If it looks same like the previous dragon age games, than no miracle.

AC looks gorgeous in comparison with advanced AI. Thée were almost no AI in The last DA games. Just point and click, point and click.

Seems like fanboys cannot see the difference at all

[Wintersun616]

All that advanced AI is so heavy on the GPU, right?

*SMH*

[ThunderPulse]

I knew EA was better than Ubi

[Haru]

Yes they are, Ubisoft turned into the worst gaming company ever that's why I decide to not suport them anymore and I canceled my ACU preorder, at least EA is trying to be better to be honet in my opinion I think SEGA is the best game publisher

[ThanatosDMC]

The quality of their games are dropping. Probably became too complacent.

[gman_moose]

This is very good news, and as a PS4 owner, I'm happy knowing that a game I'm looking forward to will be as pretty as it should be.

But wow, look at this from Microsoft's perspective. They have a marketing deal with EA on this, and now they read on twitter a (true) statement that will damage their image big time. If that tweet is not deleted by end of day, I'd be shocked.

[Letthewookiewin]

Day 2 purchase confirmed!

[bloodybutcher]

Some day purchase confirmed!

[SojournUK]

@angelic - a few pixels? Do the math...

[trywizardo]

no dude X1 is really weak it should be 140p/10fps , and PS4 4K/120fps ...

[raymantalk1]

its nice to see devs making games run at 1080p but there is more they can do with the ps4 over the x1 as it is not just resolution that the ps4 is better than the x1 at it can do much more onscreen effects ect with no slow down i would like to see devs taking advantage of this and not just giving us a higher res version of the same game.

[OldDude]

Listen, there is always a more powerful something. I play multis on a PC at 1440, but the point is that it's about having fun. In one thread you guys get bent for people telling you not to like DC, then insinuate people are idiots for liking their X1. Each system has its merits and both do plenty the other doesn't do. Enjoy gaming at any resolution and celebrate the fact that everyone, regardless of system helps fund our hobby.

[lelo2play]

Tell me something... and please give me a straight answer.

Increasing the resolution is one thing, and I agree the PS4 is more powerfull the the X1, so why not a higher revolution... but why should a 3rd party developer put more effort on the PS4 version of a game, like you said, with more stuff like on-screen effects, more animations, etc? Why should a developer waste more money and resources with the PS4 version of the game then other versions?
If you expect that from 3rd party developers, then shouldn't the PS4 version of the game be more expensive then the WiiU/X1 versions of the game, since it will require a larger budget then other versions?

[ThanatosDMC]

^PS4 is easier to develop for this gen. Terrible point. X1 this gen has weaker specs and harder to develop games.

[raymantalk1]

@lelo2play

it would make the developers more popular with there ps4 fans im not saying they should not do the same for the x1 if possible but taking your point about why should they lets just reverse that for a second why should they make the x1/ps4 version better than the wiiu version by your way of thinking we should all settle for less not more.

[Syntax-Error]

PS4 game has 1080p and X1 game has 900p....NOW WHAT DO WE DO? I'm confused, does that mean the X1 version is going to suck now? I dunno how this works? Please help

[bloodybutcher]

Probably, i recall x360 owners saying that about ps3 games.

[Syntax-Error]

I don't EVER recall that considering 360 owners KNEW PS3 was a more powerful console. The only advantage was that 98% of the multiplatform games were developed on 360. You can save the "they said it too" bulls#!t for someone that doesn't know any better

[wiz7191]

@syntax Multiplats looked better on 360 last gen because the 360 had a better gpu , the PS3 was only more powerful in the CPU department.

[Smootherkuzz]

PS4 has faster memory, video has more memory, that's all! Xbox has slower memory and less video memory but has a extra ram that developers some developers decide not to spend time on, I get that too. What I don't get is the console clear is more then capable of 1080p/60 fps which still rans around Xbox 360. Iwould not surprised if we see another release of a new version of the Xbox one very soon. Until then tis version will continue to a testing console. Ism already looking ahead for MS/ Sony and what's console next will have under the hood and games with 4k or beyond. Not really happy with games on both consoles, there are a few and I mean a few this part has to pick up.

[raymantalk1]

@wiz7191

the 360 gpu was bottle necked by the edram ps3 did not suffer from this problem that is why they evened out of the gpu side of things also the cpu on the ps3 could also be used for gfx's as well giving the ps3 the slight advantage.

[Gardenia]

Suck on that Ubisoft. Of course the timing of revealing this by BioWare is perfect

[XanderZane]

Too bad the developers aren't taking full advantage of the XB1. All you have to do is look at Quantum Break and Horizon 2 to know this game should run at 1080P on the XB1 with no problems. I wonder how many games will get patched after DX12 drops on XB1. I can see most gamers getting the PC version anyways since it will be 1080P 60fps. I'll pass on all of them since I haven't finished the first 2 games. lol!!

[Spenok]

Lol they added that last bit as a sting to Ubisoft xD

[snookiegamer]

^^LOL...I Know Right!^^

To think that EA were the bile of the industry in many a gamer's mind...and now Ubisoft are taking that crown!

Dragon Age Inquisition Day 1 ;o)

Assassin's Creed Unity Day 30 ;o/

LMAO @Angelic ...'A few Extra Pixels'??

[xxjabberxx]

I don't get why this developer can't manage to get the resolution the same on both systems. If assassin's creed can do it why can't dragon age?

[Macdaddy71]

Xbox one is not a weaker system, just because the two uses it's GPU n CPU diff don't mean x1 is weaker,
But I'm sure your one of them that can tell the diff in 1080 n 900 also!!!!
I have both ps4 n x1 play madden on both I can sure you madden as good if not better on X1.... All game are still playing smoother on X1 then ps4

[Matt666]

All aboard the train of resolution b***hing, seriously there are a lot more important things at hand like gameplay storyline and replayability

[Veneno]

Bi*ching about bit*hing seems even more pointless.

[otherZinc]

It's a "Port"!

The PS4 can do "Ports" from the PS3 & 360 easier than the XBOX ONE.

Look at Drive Club, Knack, Killzone Shadow Fall, Infamous Second Son, all next gen only and have friggin stupid AI.

All the Dragon Age devs did was convert this game. It isn't made from the ground up for PS4 & XBOX One.

Drive Club (a PS4 Exclusive) had a chance to wipe the floor with Forza Motorsport 5 & Forza Horizon 2, BUT, Didn't! Didn't even come close.

Sony has a chance to do the same to Gears with The Order 1886 & they won't. No Campaign Co-op & friggin stupid AI once again, for yet another PS4 Exclusive.

[Mikelarry]

EA have come out to state that the game will instead be “maximized for the current potential of each platform” instead of maintaining some sort of ill-thought out parity.

I actually like this, when one of this big corps makes a stupid comment the competition is there to take advantage of this. This will keep them from being complacent, and if there one publisher that needs to be brought back to earth its ubisoft. And before some of you say whaaa think about how ubi has been acting lately.

Micro transaction in ac

Saying how all their games are going to be annualised get with it or hit the road ( obviously paraphrasing here)

And the statement on ACU parity

UBISOFT must be feeling stupid right now for making that statement, now every competitor would be using this as a jab

[theXtReMe1]

I agree. At least EA was smart enough to not let the rumor mill get out of hand. They clipped its wings by telling the truth. Whether that would have been 900p/900p or whatever, at least they didnt leave gamers hanging. I think it is great news that they took advantage of each systems strengths. While it may take more time, depending on their tools at hand, it gives fans of each system the best of what their console can accomplish.

Its a real slippery slope, when a developer decides to forgo the norm and even out games across platforms. While yes, we dont know if there will be any other enhancements per platform with Unity... The resolution controversy is obviously enough to spark gamers rage. I think, if they truly did hold one platform back... Then they need to rethink their strategies for their next release. My guess though, is that they will release a post launch patch... As they did with Black Flag, to avoid further persecution.

I would rather have 1800 AI Paris residents at 1080p, than 2000 at 900p. Truthfully, would any gamer miss those extra 200 people that they have no true interaction with? Probably not.

[Ju]

Just a note: It is a misconception to believe it requires extra effort to reach this goal on the PS4 or things need to be sacrificed. The simple truth is, it doesn't. It requires less (or at least the same) effort than ESRAM optimization and it does not require scaling down assets or features.

[uth11]

Well no because Ubisoft has now done the politician thing- "I misspoke" and we're just dense if we choose to believe their original statement rather than the insincere-sounding apology.

[Majin-vegeta]

Fist They said
"We decided to lock them at the same specs to avoid all the debates and stuff," senior producer Vincent Pontbriand told VideoGamer.com while explaining that it's the consoles' CPUs – not the GPU – that prevents Ubisoft Montreal from improving the game's performance.

Then
"Assassin's Creed Unity's final technical specifications for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are actually still to be locked down.

Ubi thinks we're really that stupid huh?

[user5669510]

lmao have you met EA. i like how everyone act like EA and Ubisoft isnt one in the same. i actually like EA i dont care im up front your gonna buy it anyway attitude. i find it funny because i something on the lines a month or two ago defending ea when the tool people they plan on making more money with microtransaction and everyone bashed me for saying every dev especially ubisoft is doing it. now that ubisoft did this now everyone is loving ea.

i know publisher are loving the new gen gamers because yall are some idiots. and you do know this game is cross gen. i thought yall dont have high expectations in gfx with cross gen games. smh

[Majin-vegeta]

Well that settles that.Not a fan of DA but good for those who are looking to purchase it.

[BattleTorn]

I wasn't a fan of the first two games, at all.

But Inquisition (along side Far Cry 4) is set to be my most anticipated game!

[Christopher]

First one was really good (not great), second one left me with a bad taste in my mouth. This one is looking to be a really good conclusion to the trilogy and improves on so many things they got called out on for missing in the second one.

I'm hoping EA is learning that what you need to do is take more time to make a game that gamers will love rather than try and turn every IP you have into an annual release program.

[HappyWithOneBubble]

LOL that was quick.

[annoyedgamer]

EA are trying to capitalize on the buzz around resolution to sell their garbage. And as expected the uneducated sheep are taking the bait. Meanwhile Poor CD Project Red are making a REAL game and nobody cares.

[diablo2157]

You are right nobody cares about your shitty-bland grizzly protagonist, happy now?

[ShadowWolf712]

>Dragon Age
>Garbage

lolno

[bloodybutcher]

It's because we still have some time before the release.There will be b..tching and crying, trust me.Just give it time xD

@diablo
calling Geralt ''shitty-bland' 9; is simply ignorant. You are wrong to say ''nobody'' as well, there's plethora of people hyped for TW3

[diablo2157]

@bloodybutcher

Calling geralt shitty-bland is ignorant why? simply because you like him? lol, a lot of people suported the nazis and totalitarian governments, does it makes them not bad?

Sorry but geralt is in fact bland, empty, estereotypical and lame, we have already had tons and tons of that kind of "don't fuck with me because i can fuck anyone single-handed" protagonists.
Also i never claimed witcher 3 is a bad game, i'm just shitting at the shitty protagonist thats all.

[SmokingMonkey]

"We maximized the current potential of each platform."

I wouldn't expect anything less, why is this an issue...oh wait.

[Jaqen_Hghar]

Kinda sad that this has to be news for every game. We could have just accepted that PS4 is the more powerful console and should be treated as such but MS continues to make it an issue with this parity nonsense.

[Christopher]

Blame Ubisoft, not MS. There's no definitive proof that it is MS and until then we should put all blame on Ubisoft.

While I think it possible, I'm not blaming MS until I have proof that that is what happened.

@below: And that is known by me, but that is not definitive proof. We really need to see something that at least asks for parity and comes from MS. Until then, this is an Ubisoft decision. And we don't know their reasoning behind that either.

[Aquariusgamer]

Well ms DOES have advertising rights for ac unity, so if they were willing to purchase that, maybe they purchased parity as well, to try and get more sales for the x1 version.

[Sheikh Yerbouti]

No, it's Microsoft's problem too. If Ubi are doing all they can, and why wouldn't they, it is in MS interest to assist.

MS license the games, provide the toolkit, marketing, etc...they should take the blame. Especially since others are having the same problem. Sony didn't get away with development issues last gen, neither should MS.

[Mr Pumblechook]

@cgoodno
All this publicity about the XBO and PS4 version running the same was just too irresistible for Microsoft's Phil Spencer. He publicly wanted to gloat about the parity but didn't want to come of as a complete douche. What did he do? He retweeted Ubisoft's BS explanation post "A Resolution to Gamers." By retweeting it he was giving his stamp of approval to it and it suggests Microsoft was behind the parity.

http://t.co/XdoiDD2Z8u

[DonFreezer]

Everyone is forgetting the keyword here. Current potential. What that means is that the Xbox One has not reached it's maximized potential yet and the power gap will shorten.

[Alexious]

Good choice.

[Manic2014]

Haha, glad they cleared the issue and are using the full potential of the hardware. Pretty silly for those blaming MS for "Paying off" devs.

[gootimes]

What do they expect people to think though, not EA but in general? When some devs are giving parity to the games simply to "avoid debate" as quoted by ubisoft.

[Master-H]

Now see that's good PR, clearing things up instead of creating more problems (see Ubisoft).

Even though i was planning to get a used copy to spite EA (as usual), i'm tempted to get a new one just to support the developers Bioware since they're taking a no-bullshit approach with the game's development.

Balance: restored.

[travisbitter]

Exactly my thoughts... They acted very fast, preventing the rumour to go viral.

See it Ubi? This is how you "avoid debate and stuff".

[uth11]

he lets not be quick to make EA out to be heroes. I'm sure they will piss everybody off again within two weeks ;)

[Christopher]

Bioware had some rough times when they first joined EA. I think they accepted too much change from EA. DA Inquisition seems to be them having a return to their old form. I hope we continue to see this type of classic BioWare development in the next Mass Effect game and new IPs as well.

[annoyedgamer]

I saw game play from the game and I disagree it is the same politically muddled uninspired rubbish. EA are clever thieves and are using this parity scandal to drive sales.

[Christopher]

***politically muddled uninspired rubbish***

I don't know what that means.

DA2:
- Corridor levels that get reused a lot
- Lesser levels of customization
- Fetch-based side quests

DAI:
- Open world with tons of exploration
- Back to the customization of the first game
- Dynamic side quests that you encounter in real time in the world as you explore it

And that's just making broad statements on the changes. I mean, they truly have stepped up their game with this one compared to DA2.

[Voozi]

Heh we had fun in the office the other day when Ubisoft announced the console parity thing.

[AutoCad]

Day 1 purchase on xb1, game looks awesome,isnt story like 100 hrs long or something?

[gamer7804]

Yup it's 100 hrs for campaign. Not sure if I'll get day 1 on XBox One or wait til the holidays. Way too many great games this fall.

[bloodybutcher]

Too many? You must have wider spectrum of interest than i...For me it'll be just farcry and da. Well, probably nba2k15 as well.

[gamer7804]

@bloodybutcher yah i got a couple rpgs on vita (not necessarily better than dragon age but figure i need to beat them before buying another game), then forza h2, just finished diablo3 on ps4, just finished disney infinity, then bayonetta2 at the end of october on wiiu.

I really liked the first dragon age, but unfortunately i only got about a quarter of the way in. Do you think if i know the basics about the factions, mages templars etc, thats enough to fully understand Dragon Age Inquisition? or should i beat Origins first (would take a while)

[EXVirtual]

Good. Listen and learn Ubisoft.

[Edi007]

great, ac unity canceled and DA INQUISITION pre ordered

[elazz]

Dragon Age looks like it is going to be an amazing game with a lot of gameplay, action, story and overall looks fantastic. Won't be a bad choice.

[annoyedgamer]

Dont cancel both and buy the Witcher. EA is baiting you.

[Gatsu]

Or buy both this and and The Witcher.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Well there you go. Mystery solved... now we can get back to gaming.

[WeAreLegion]

Wait. N4G users are supposed to game?

[DLConspiracy]

No no, Now we can get back to superiority and rubbing resolution back in xbox players faces. Phewwww. :P I was worried there for a minute.

[snookiegamer]

@Dlacy13g

You're the most humble Xbox One gamer on this site...others would do well learning from you! ;o)

[OC_MurphysLaw]

It is what it is my friend. I wont lose sleep over it and I hope others won't either. ;-)

[KiLLUMiNATi_89]

I just wonder how long this generation will last especially the x1 already incapable of delivering all games at 1080p 60fps. Ps4 is obvious the most powerful console but it also struggle to deliver all games at 1080p 60fps. Gaming isn't about specs but it seems that's what most gamers care about when looking at the sales.

Sony and Microsoft didn't put much resources into theses machines if you ask me.. They wanted profit from day 1.

[Nolando]

i don't mind 900p since both consoles will up scale to 1080p. I would rather games LOOK better at 900p then force to compromise to hit a magical number.

As long as the XB1 can keep up with framerate and the graphics look the same, then all is good.

[Clogmaster]

I don't think people care about the specs but more so how the stronger platform is being held back.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

@KiLLUMiNATi 100% both companies designed consoles that would get them faster to profitability than last generation. Additionally I think this generation is a stop gap generation of hardware as both companies anticipate a leap to a cloud based eco system (aka streaming game service) for next generation.

[cell989]

Thank you Bioware for keeping it fair for us PS4 owners

[generalthadeape]

In Cartman's voice, "God-damn-it!"

[SmokingMonkey]

or "sweet!"

[Father__Merrin]

as it should be, hopefully we see improved textures, draw distance, shadows, lighting, AA

[Dudebro90]

So i guess that means that insane and stupid theory Microsoft is paying developers to gimp a version can die?

Of course it wont... Embarrassed to be a gamer.

[MRMagoo123]

Why would it ? there is still no explanation as to what advantages the PS4 has in AC:U while its running at 900p, if there is no advantages on the PS4 version then we still know ubi gimped the game, it just cant be proven MS made them do it, people are just assuming because of MS having shady deals in the past. Everyone is free to make assumptions, till they are proven false.

[hello12]

See parity doesn't exist can we just move on and stop accusing Microsoft of gimping the PS4 version.

PS4 will always be better at resolution and people like misterx will just have to accept that as a fact.

When you use lot of AI a higher clocked CPU has an advantage. Its the truth.

ACU is clocked at 30fps, you don't have to be rocket science to work it out. A lower clocked CPU would have trouble running the game at 1080p with more AI than used before.

Sony's first party titles are all 30fps its not as if they're running at 60fps, the clue if you guys is there the CPU is not that powerful

[Christopher]

Logical fallacy.

Just because parity is not applied here doesn't mean it isn't applied elsewhere. Also, it doesn't mean that Ubisoft isn't the one applying said parity. I'll leave others to blame whoever they want for parity, I blame Ubisoft.

Also, benchmark tests go against your claim that the '[PS4] CPU is not that powerful.'

[Why o why]

I love highlighting fallacies

https://yourlogicalfallacyi...

[Subaruwrx]

Last of Us: Remastered - first party game at 1080p and pretty near 60fps; Infamous Second Son, first party game, also runs at 1080p and more than 30fps. That said, never use the word "all" unless your 100% sure of your facts.

[Jason_Plays_PC]

KNWS .. Cpu has very little to do with resolution how many times do people have to tell you?

[DigitalRaptor]

How many factual exposures does it take for KNWS to see the errors of his ways? Too many. Or not enough, because he's always back with that embarrassingly poor stealth trolling.

No one believes your rubbish. You claimed not to know who MisterX was a few weeks ago when you were going round spreading the same garbage he does, and now you're trying too hard to poke on home that you think he's stupid.

You try and dissociate yourself with him and his followers, whilst you continue to make statements that he also uses to downplay PS4 hardware. You're fooling no-one.

[Relientk77]

I can't wait to play this on PS4, when it comes out

it's gonna look so beautiful

[Veneno]

Isn't it time you changed your avatar?

[Lionalliance]

See this Ubisoft?! This is how ya do it!

[FullmetalRoyale]

I've had my copy preordered on psn since just after E3. I've been looking forward to this game since Origins. This news, while great, doesn't make it any more my most anticipated game of 2014. As a matter of fact(opinion ;) I am looking more forward to this game than any I can think of. Bloodborne would have to be a close second, for me.

I really want a Bioware game on my PS4.

Soon...

[Nolando]

Bioware is a great developer. I am hoping for big things from then this gen.

[fanboysmackdown]

What? I tought if it was on the internet it has to be true? Does this now mean my new french model gf I met online isn't really french? Ahhh that's it, I'm hoppinh in my Die Glocke and unplaying Bioshock, Uncharted 2, Halo 4 and Far Cry 3 because they weren't in 1080p. Baunjoor!

[Ocsta]

You cant use your Die Glocke fool it crash landed in Kecksburg in 1965. Duh.

[Gore-Content]

Take a lesson, Ubisoft.

[Gravity_DoGG]

Somebody should make a rumour to GTA V on current gen resolutions.. Just like this, just make it PS4 version 1080p and XboxOne version 900p. Then Rockstar will propably answer xD

[g-nome]

Wonder how much gpu power is going to go into MS next console ' to avoid any debate' , if they still in the game by then.

[Dontworrybhappy]

See? There you go fanboys. You can all calm down now. Shh shhh, it's okay.

[Hestrela]

Today 1080p yeahhh EA is great!!! tomorow 900p buuuuuu EA sucks

[brotherlymoses]

Was that so hard? Just give the ps4 1080p and you can avoid a shitstorm. because it doesn't matter if you get it on ps4 or Xbox one, 900 vs 1080p it's all the same

[Luc20]

Two beautiful games :dragon age and lords of the fallen - full hd on ps4. Both pre ordered.

[StormLegend]

Now That's what i'm talking about EA! you did good this time ;)

[Hestrela]

Putain de merde de guerre des résolutions!!!!!!! F##k game on

[S2Killinit]

teaching Ubisoft a thing or two

[masterfox]

bravo!

http://www.silveryhat.com/f...

Now this is a worthy thumbs up too for EA :D

[Klamba92]

I can't wait for dragon age Inquisition one of most anticipated games for me, that's good for PS4 players to get 1080p. Buts its sad that gamers were bashing them because it was not hitting 1080p due to the rumour, even if it did not it still looked great regardless!I'm also getting this on X1 and can't wait it would have been nice to have it 1080p but it does not matter if it doesn't. I hope more people look besides Res/Fps and care for the story, exploration characters and gameplay!

[2paclives]

A true next gen console!

[squeezx]

Thank you for utilizing each console to its full potential. And not rubber stamping the game.

[Chinkyinc18]

Parity is bad for gaming and industry in general regardless of the platform.

[Fkhalf16]

Bioware just trolled Ubisoft

[Gr1mmyshadows]

I wonder when this generation will actually start caring about solid gameplay and story. There's way too much emphasis on resolution. we should be getting mad at developers for giving us a game lacking in story or "fun factor"

[Fkhalf16]

2015 brother, literally 2014 is the stalling year for whats to come.

[Hakoom]

iam glad they didnt gimp down the game to match the oldgenboxone
and i hope every developer doesnt follow ubisofts trend or that stupid man who wants games to be on par too ! loool

[ELpork]

If you want the best P out of your system, you should be playing on PC....

[SwiftArsonist]

Whats absolutely insane is that even a year later console gamers care about resolution over gameplay. Never thought this would happen. This new generation of gamers are so gullible. its sad indeed. I play games. Dont care if its 720,900 or 1080p. Not gonna limit myself or boycot a company just because they didnt hit a imposed mark by the media. grow up kiddies. you care about resolution so much buy yourself a pc.

[ScorpiusX]

Xbox one the Age of Dragons is soon approaching let us prepare to slay the beast.

[finite]

Ill take it on pc... I can ignore this #resolutiongate crap them

[Peternorth]

yea boy now let's all act like we like ea and disagree with everyone who says they will buy it for X1 crazy how that works huh

[RedstonerMC]

Thank god. After "Assassins Creed: Parity" I was worried it was gonna be the norm. Since dragon age games are very story driven and this looks both pretty and fun i'm really getting a good feeling about this game. Goty anyone?

[Saleem101]

Good for EA not gimpin ps4 version...

[Spid3r6]

I am glad this was cleared right away...The internet goes into a riot because PS4 does hit 1080P.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

If you care only about resolution and frame rates you should only play games on PC.

Its funny how resolution and frame rate wasn't an issue last gen, but suddenly it is an issue this gen. That's good marketing. Keep up the good work David.

[Gunstar75]

I hope you guys put this much passion into things that actually matter!

[qwerty676]

ea is getting smarter on their pr statements i see.

right when the resolution debate with ACU is a hot topic they release this statement.

pretty smart if you ask me and good marketing for their game.

[xBraiNshOcK]

Time to preorder.

[Clarence]

That's how it's supposed to be. Take advantage of the hardware.

[XanderZane]

Yes, but being 1080P @ 30fps doesn't guarantee that the game will be good. The PS4 has a lot of 1080P games that are pretty bad. Drive Club is a perfect example. The XB1 has 720P game that's actually good with Killer Instinct. So having a 1080P game is somewhat meaningless, especially if the game still looks as good at 900P upscaled to 1080P. Gamers are caring more about the wrong things. The gameplay and fun is more important then graphics and resolution, which is probably why resolution has been pretty meaningless over the first 7 generations. lol!!

[Clarence]

What! All I'm saying is take advantage of the hardware. Killer instinct was good in the 90s. It's crap rehashed game that M$ thought would sale systems.

[Spikeantestor]

They should have called it the Xbox 900! ZIIIIINNNNGGGGGG!!!!!!!

Yes, I'll just see myself out.

[TheGrimReaper0011]

Well well well!
What now Ubisoft?!

Unless Bioware somehow got a magic staff that allows them to get just a bit more out the ps4, it seems like the ps4 IS indeed slightly more powerfull and you have INDEED been telling lies!

And this isn't about better resolution or not, it's about using these consoles as best as they can. I don't want you to gimp my game, specially when it is so obvious that you did gimp it!

Anyway, I am looking forward to this one.
Dragon Age 2 was a dissapointment, but I'm willing (hoping) they learned from their mistakes. Here's hoping!

[RegorL]

Actually I think Bioware got a magical sword that goes by the name Frostbite. It was welded and tuned for generations - game generations...

--

Seriously having one toolkit indoors that has been used in several games for high performance PC and last generation consoles with their interesting requirements helps.

Battlefield 900p/60Hz
NFS Rivals 1080p/30Hz
PvZ GW 1080p/60Hz
DAI 1080p/?

30Hz or 60Hz?

[MonkeyOne]

I'm fine with 900P and i'm sure the game will, once again, look identical in comparisons.

The law of diminishing returns people ...

After a certain level of visual fidelity is reached the differences become marginal.

[randomguy35]

This is really not about pixel counts or framerates at all... Just maximizing hardware for every platform out there. Kudos to the devs.

[PCBOX]

Its the MS's fault.They designed the console to benefit from dx12 but gave the devs dx11.Dx11 doesnt has many tools that you can max the system out for example the lower res.issue is originating from bandwith.The devs can not hit 1080p because they have no tools to use the eSRAM efficiently but dx12 has specific tools and features to max out the bandwith and tiled resources.If you blame me of trolling I give you a dev's honest comment about XO dx12

"Digital Foundry: To what extent will DX12 prove useful on Xbox One? Isn't there already a low CPU overhead there in addressing the GPU?

Oles Shishkovstov: No, it's important. All the dependency tracking takes a huge slice of CPU power. And if we are talking about the multi-threaded command buffer chunks generation - the DX11 model was essentially a 'flop', while DX12 should be the right one."

Even he says that he doesnt understand why MS went with dx11.Here is the quote:

"Digital Foundry: DirectX 11 vs GNMX vs GNM - what's your take on the strengths and weakness of the APIs available to developers with Xbox One and PlayStation 4? Closer to launch there were some complaints about XO driver performance and CPU overhead on GNMX.

Oles Shishkovstov: Let's put it that way - we have seen scenarios where a single CPU core was fully loaded just by issuing draw-calls on Xbox One (and that's surely on the 'mono' driver with several fast-path calls utilised). Then, the same scenario on PS4, it was actually difficult to find those draw-calls in the profile graphs, because they are using almost no time and are barely visible as a result.

In general - I don't really get why they choose DX11 as a starting point for the console. It's a console! Why care about some legacy stuff at all? On PS4, most GPU commands are just a few DWORDs written into the command buffer, let's say just a few CPU clock cycles. On Xbox One it easily could be one million times slower because of all the bookkeeping the API does.

But Microsoft is not sleeping, really. Each XDK that has been released both before and after the Xbox One launch has brought faster and faster draw-calls to the table. They added tons of features just to work around limitations of the DX11 API model. They even made a DX12/GNM style do-it-yourself API available - although we didn't ship with it on Redux due to time constraints."

[horndog]

I like the 900p. I will never be able to tell the difference. Wasn't ryse 900p and graphically kicks the living snot out of any ps4 game at 1080p. It even went on to win graphics of the year. Bring on my 900p sunny.

[Shinox]

Bioware : https://madhaberdashers.fil...

#SHOTSFIRED

Ubisoft : http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entri...

[beatled]

and 4x 1080p on pc

its like a 16% difference between xb1 and ps4

ps4 vs pc is like a 400% difference

but lets focus on ps4 vs xbox1 which is near insignificant with the pc version absolutely crushing both consoles

[Veneno]

I think you're not understanding the topic here.

[MonstaTruk]

Listen, guys. As a console gamer, would I LIKE 60fps? Absolutely. Have I been used to 30fps for like...all of my console gaming life? Yes, so life will move on without 60fps on my next gen consoles (if developers choose to not make their games at that fps). It's the resolution/effects for the average console gamer that rubs us the wrong way. I didn't pay $400+ dollars while I had a PS3 just to see...more of the same. And on top of that, the strong marketing of 1080p "FullHD" TV's over the past few years has led everyone to expect AT THE LEAST to have a next gen conosole that consistently made 1080p games that took full advantage of these expensive/heavily marketed TV's. Again, the framerate? Use your limited resources to ENSURE a locked 30fps, if nothing else. But the resolution/effects...NO DEAL.

P.S. This is from a console-only gamer's perspective, who's played nothing but home video game consoles all his life. I'm sure PC gamers have a different perspective on this topic.

[Jag-T1000]

You paid $400 to combat piracy. Remember that!

[InTheZoneAC]

lol @ ubi and every m$ fanboy

[rodelthegreat]

PC is clearly the best platform for this game.

[FastRedPonyCar]

Good to hear. I'm still not preordering though.

[ziggurcat]

i certainly hope that not every character in this game looks like a cross-eyed doofus...

[MadLad]

When this happens again next week, be sure to write another article or three that we can get to the front page, journalists.
It's not getting old or redundant at this point.

[thexmanone]

I don`t care what people say. The Xbox version will be better since that's the one I own.

[Rdeal]

I hope the X1 version will have dedicated servers and kinect features, if not they are lying

[AlexAdelaide]

Can we all stop discussing minor differences in resolution please?

How about the GAMEPLAY??

[KarmaV12]

I will bet someone $5 that Microsoft will go to Bioware and work with them to up the res.

[parentsbasement]

Ok , here's my take on it.....I have both systems and can only get it for one......and the PS4 has the edge on graphics (which I have to "try" and tell which one is which by screen shots side by side ) I still go with the X1 on multiplats , for me the "snap feature " BY FAR makes up for the lost graphics (that in real gameplay hardly exists to me ) plus my controller of choice , plus in my experience , the network is more stable......those things push me to the X1.....I have Minecraft on both and everything just flows so much better on the X1 , the OS , friends , messages , party, just like it better.....I mean , my PS4 dosent really feel much different than my PS3 did .....but my X1 sure feels different than my 360 did....PS4 is a beast and ill play all exclusives but the everyday "workhorse" console for me is the Xbox one.....

[BX81]

Cool. Day one on xb1 for me. This game looks sweet.

[souga_houjou_jin]

have fun playin this with the minority
dragon age will sell double on ps4 wait and see

[BX81]

Lol, I don't own stock in any company so it doesn't matter to me. As long as consoles are going strong I'm happy. Enjoy your sales numbers and games..... If you like games of course.

[ballsohard2013]

couldnt really give a damn what the resolution is. How about some steady servers. NBA 2K15 on PSN id effing horrendous. I mean c'mon for christ sakes. I cant stand this shit. Meanwhile the clowns on here talking about resolution and shit,.... but csn barely get a full 30 mins of multiplayer on psn.

you cant make this shit up... smfh

[Ggame]

The key word is "potential of each platform".
Clear up which platform is inferior or superior. #Goodbye MS

[Revengeance]

Thank God BioWare took full advantage of the PS4's capabilities. Their statement proves ONCE AGAIN the PS4 is capable of so much more than the XB1 and it shows. What will Xboners call them liars now?

[funkybudda]

Kudos to Bioware for doing the "right" thing.

[SynestheticRoar]

PR boys from ubi$oft can learn a thing or two from Bioware. Take notes.

[BigBosss]

i own both system like them both. but ill be getting this on ps4.

[ScaryMonkey]

You paying attention Ubisoft?

[Ridiick]

Finally someone intelligent in the industry, I had big expectations with this game is a luck that they think in me instead fast Microsoft money. A good candidate to GOTY

[DoggyBiscuit]

Just like every other game

[souga_houjou_jin]

good
pre ordering now

[GamePeace]

Will probably buy the PC version, such games are better on PC.

[urwifeminder]

Now if they get rid of the dragons and the magic would be happy.

[Overwhelming]

We already know that the standard is 1080p for PS4 and 900p for XOne. Why make news about it for every multiplatform game?

BTW, I don't have neither the PS4 nor the XOne, only the PS3 and X360. I have a good PC and there's no exclusives (quality and quantity) justifying the purchase of a new console, yet. So I'm neutral about Sony vs Microsoft. I just don't really care about half of gaming news being about resolutions and FPS. Specially because news and comments keep repeating itselves.

[TheTwelve]

Because lots of people still don't believe that your first sentence is true, yet.

[Artemidorus]

Well it seems Xbox cannot keep up, I said nearly one year ago this would be all blown over and yes there has been more 1080p patches on the Xbox One with more titles but they still keep getting the '900p' label replaced by '720p'.

It's not bad but it's not good and more so since 4k is on the verge of being regular TV sets in within the next 3-5 years.

Both of these consoles might of bitten off more than they can chew......

[lfc_4eva]

4k TV's are irrelevant to the current consoles.

There will not be mass adoption of 4k by the end of the ps4 and xb1 lifespan.

[gamer7804]

I really liked the first dragon age, but unfortunately i only got about a quarter of the way in. Do you think if i know the basics about the factions, mages templars etc, thats enough to fully understand Dragon Age Inquisition? or should i beat Origins first (would take a while).

[Sokol]

From what I have seen in the latest development videos it seems that Inquisition will be a blend of both original game and the sequel, gameplay and rpg wise.

They also seem to have a lot of reference and lore of the entire dragon age universe scattered around the game as well. Im almost positive they will include a lot of the explanations for the background, lore, factions, etc.

However, if you have time, I would at least play the first game. It truly is fantastic and you will understand all of the dragon age lore. Great game. :)

[ShadowWolf712]

It's not NEEDED, but it's recommended.

I'd also recommend at least reading the plot of Dragon Age II on a wiki, it factors a bit into what's happening in Thedas at this point.

[gamer7804]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'm going to try to get as far in it as I can before I get it. Then read up on the 2nd one before playing inquisition.

[voltron420170]

BOTH of these 'new' consoles are weak. When they came out last year they were already too under powered to last even 4 years.. My guess is that Nintendo will come out with new powerful hardware in the next 2 years, MS in 3 years and PS in 4..

[lfc_4eva]

PS4 has higher res again. And then?

Just play the fu*king games!

[Heavenly King]

thanks Bioware

[A7XEric]

My tv is only 720p so I dgaf