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Reforj developer 4J Studios unveils Rixels: modified pixels that reduce texture memory requirements by 98%
4J Studios, the developer of Reforj, has unveiled a new technology called Rixels that significantly reduces texture memory requirements by up to 98%. This patent-pending technology uses vector shapes instead of traditional pixels, allowing for sharper textures at a fraction of the memory cost. The innovation aims to improve performance in games like Reforj, which is built on the studio's proprietary Elements Engine.
Minecraft rival Reforj completely overhauls its visuals with new graphics tech: "This does not exist anywhere else"
4J Studios has revealed a significant visual overhaul for their upcoming sandbox survival game, Reforj, featuring a new proprietary graphics technology called Rixels. This new tech aims to give Reforj a unique aesthetic distinct from games like Minecraft, offering enhanced visual fidelity and performance. The developers claim Rixels, which extend the concept of voxels to various shapes, are a groundbreaking innovation not seen elsewhere in the industry.
"We thought, well, how would we reinvent this wheel?" – Minecraft specialists 4J Studios on building a new sandbox crafting game from first principles
Dundee-based 4J Studios, known for porting Minecraft, is developing its own sandbox crafting game called Reforj. Driven by a desire to innovate beyond Minecraft and a pragmatic need for new revenue streams after Microsoft brought more development in-house, 4J has created the Elements Engine, designed for high performance on consoles and featuring advanced sculpting and circuit systems. Reforj will also integrate a narrative from the outset, differentiating it from Minecraft's more open-ended approach.
