Kingdom 1 remaster before KC3

[Lev]

Wil be a good idea, or is just me ? I think KC1 with better graphics and some qol will be a great thing in the waiting of KC3

[MacLe0d]

KCD1 doesn't need a remaster, it looks and plays great with some mods.

[GuNNuP]

some even think the first had better combat.

[Aegmar]

visually KCD 2 isn't such a big leap from KCD 1 as i recall it..., been a few years since i last played it tho.

[EricHVela]

Updating to new engine versions is often quite a task to accomplish.

Better graphics can't simply be slapped together. According to Luke Dale, WH doesn't use AI-generated content so it has to be done by hand (and AI-upscaling has artifacts that, once you know what they look like, you spot them immediately whenever someone uses it).

When the systems are different, you can't just plug in the old scripts and content into the systems for the newer game. Every bit has to be examined and much of it has to be adjusted at best and rewritten usually.

While engines typically consume the same file formats throughout their versions, the different versions are tuned and tooled differently. That requires retuning the content.

So, what would we prefer: Them focus on redoing KCD1 or working on their next project?

[Lev]

Originally posted by MacLe0d:

KCD1 doesn't need a remaster, it looks and plays great with some mods.

Do you have some recommendations for mods ?

[Lev]

Originally posted by EricHVela:

Updating to new engine versions is often quite a task to accomplish.

Better graphics can't simply be slapped together. According to Luke Dale, WH doesn't use AI-generated content so it has to be done by hand (and AI-upscaling has artifacts that, once you know what they look like, you spot them immediately whenever someone uses it).

When the systems are different, you can't just plug in the old scripts and content into the systems for the newer game. Every bit has to be examined and much of it has to be adjusted at best and rewritten usually.

While engines typically consume the same file formats throughout their versions, the different versions are tuned and tooled differently. That requires retuning the content.

So, what would we prefer: Them focus on redoing KCD1 or working on their next project?

Thanks for the insight, didn't know it wasn't that easy. So yeah, I prefer a KC3 if that takes this much time.

[nosh]

Originally posted by Detlefe81:

Wil be a good idea, or is just me ? I think KC1 with better graphics and some qol will be a great thing in the waiting of KC3

I hope not. I prefer the moral compass and historical focus in KCD I much more.

[🟦💀🟦]

Would love KCD1 with KCD2 items and mechanics, but would prefer a sequel that covers the Hussite wars.

[Kel'Thuzad]

I would only want some of the QoL improvements ported over to KCD1, like the ability to follow companions, faster alchemy, changing gear sets with a single button, etc.

Maybe an option to switch the controls to KCD2 controls, so you don't have to re-learn each game again when switching between.

[sard3379]

I prefer free anniversary update including DLSS support and furthur optimization.

[Sitrueis]

I doubt there will be KCD III, Vávra already said that he is tired of that time period.

[Kabirbd]

KCD1 released in 2018. It now goes on sale for 90% discount and was even given away free on Epic game store.
I think remastering it would be a waste of money. But if warhorse is willing to give some bug fixes or optimization for kcd1, I would be okay with that.

[LeftPaw]

I have asked for this before. For me KCD1 was better than KCD2 when it came to story, quests, humour, etc. And I would love to see it remade, removing the jank and updating the graphics to the standard of KCD2.
Of course this would mean keeping it the same as the original without any sneaky DEI creeping into it.
If they made a updated or enhanced/remade version of KCD1 I would go so far as buying it again.

[Sitrueis]

Originally posted by LeftPaw:

I have asked for this before. For me KCD1 was better than KCD2 when it came to story, quests, humour, etc. And I would love to see it remade, removing the jank and updating the graphics to the standard of KCD2.
Of course this would mean keeping it the same as the original without any sneaky DEI creeping into it.
If they made a updated or enhanced/remade version of KCD1 I would go so far as buying it again.

There is no DEI in any KCD

[Sir Reginald Wittberg]

Originally posted by Sitrueis:

Originally posted by LeftPaw:

I have asked for this before. For me KCD1 was better than KCD2 when it came to story, quests, humour, etc. And I would love to see it remade, removing the jank and updating the graphics to the standard of KCD2.
Of course this would mean keeping it the same as the original without any sneaky DEI creeping into it.
If they made a updated or enhanced/remade version of KCD1 I would go so far as buying it again.

There is no DEI in any KCD

Call it what you want. the second game is dripping with executive meddling.