Not only should the Vulkan update give players an improved experience, but DOOM itself should be smoother with better frames per second among other things. Here’s what id Software and Bethesda have to say about this major shift via a blog: DOOM is one of the many games that do not take full advantage of DirectX 12, but instead push forward with Vulkan as its main graphics API. Microsoft will have to contend with this reality in the months and years to come as the Khronos Group, the folks behind Vulkan, will want to convert most game developers to the platform. It should be noted that Vulkan supports Windows, OS X, Android, and many Linux-based operating systems. Even folks running Windows XP can expect to play games with Vulkan support. DirectX 12 on the other hand, is designed to support Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. We do expect Microsoft to support other platforms in the future due to company’s mindset when it comes to its multiplatform strategy. Still, the software giant can rest easy seeing as DirectX 12 is being adopted faster than any other version, so that’s a good sign. Furthermore, the Oculus Rift SDK has been updated with DirectX 12 support, so expect some great looking VR games in the future. RELATED STORIES YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT:
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