Lower reflection and lighting quality compared to Project Cars?

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https://youtu.be/31TCXzUl2Rg?t=10s
I've seen a lot of fresh videos and they all seem to lack the most basic reflections and lighting and doesn't look near as polished as the previous game?

https://youtu.be/K58cyX9v7_8?t=13s
Can we expect the same level of detail or better on release day (expected more from a 2017 game release) or will we have to deal with console graphics?

This is all speculations, but I want to keep an open mind.

[Spooky804]

i don't know what you mean watchin those videos Pcars 2 looks like there are plenty of reflections and the lighting is much better imo

[Boss 429]

looks ok PC2 looks a bit more natural imo,should look good at 1440p max settings ..why cancel your preorder,just try it for 2 hours,don't like the look of it just refund

[Bagel]

They don't want to overtax the full-sim-racers with too good graphics.

[Manwith Noname]

I'm all for reduced reflection on cars. In the first game there were instances where the car was far too shiny. There is a distinct difference in the first video with atmospheric effects though. So much so, I feel like the settings are not matched to create an equal representation. Also, time of day and general conditions are off.

Something I did notice, presumably due to live track 3, texturing has been altered and tracks look...odd because of it. It's like they are brand new.

[Kr2LER]

Unfortunately I have to aggree with the OP. The graphics have changed to much to a more boring version of Project cars 1. Look at the tarmac, in the video with Project cars it have a nice realistic grey look with alot of details on it, in project cars 2 it have a brown tone and have less detail. Yes the trees are nicer in Project cars 2, but they allso look like they are carved out of paper. I think I will wait for the reviews, before I decide if it's worth it, because I don't have a VR headset.

[corpse]

again thats not the final version of the game.

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Originally posted by corpse:

again thats not the final version of the game.

Do you honestly think it will change that drastically in just two weeks?

[Spooky804]

Originally posted by Raklödder:

Originally posted by corpse:

again thats not the final version of the game.

Do you honestly think it will change that drastically in just two weeks?

does not need to the graphics are fine as is

[Boss 429]

those vids were posted in july and probably old builds plus crappy YouTube quality...still think it looks better than PC1

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Originally posted by Father Ted:

those vids were posted in july and probably old builds plus crappy YouTube quality...still think it looks better than PC1

I probably won't see the difference when playing in VR on low settings, but it's still noticeable and it kind of puts me off a little when looking through the latest official non-vr streams, I guess it's alright, but only wish it had been better, or at least on pair with pcars1, perhaps they could improve it later down the line and give us a "nightmare" setting, much like the one we have in doom (not sure where i was going with that one, but tl;dr: an additional setting to increase the level of detail) or something along those lines, make both budget and enthusiast gamers happy...

[Bagel]

The graphics evolution in racing games has almost stopped. There is nothing new, same here.

Only Driveclub set the bar very high, you can even see the opponents cars reflecting in your own car, which is mind blowing for a game that came out 2 - 3 years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJmkL_gJhPw

I wish more game devs would follow this great example.

[corpse]

I don't know why everyone cares about graphics now days. You think I cared about it during the PSX and SNES days? hell no. So why care now? New Generation of gamers don't understand what they have. Graphics to me are just icing on the cake. Gameplay is what the core of the game is who gives a sh** about the graphics. As long as everything is represented and identifiable then I'm fine with it. Just who cares?

[Manwith Noname]

Are graphics the most important thing? No.
Do they allow for improved immersion? Yes.

To say graphics are not important at all is a massive understatement. Automobilista is possibly my favourite sim as far as a driving experience goes but everytime I look in the mirror and see no shadows under the cars I come right out of my imaginary world and realise I'm playing a game on an engine from 2006.

[Nats]

Graphics arent everything but I was blown away by the realistic graphics of PC1 and I am sure PC2 will be even better. You cant compare a released game videa and pre-release videos. Games out soon so stop panicking.

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Originally posted by Krasko Mato:

The graphics evolution in racing games has almost stopped. There is nothing new, same here.

Only Driveclub set the bar very high, you can even see the opponents cars reflecting in your own car, which is mind blowing for a game that came out 2 - 3 years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJmkL_gJhPw

I wish more game devs would follow this great example.

It may all come down to the aging game engine.

Originally posted by corpse:

I don't know why everyone cares about graphics now days. You think I cared about it during the PSX and SNES days? hell no. So why care now? New Generation of gamers don't understand what they have. Graphics to me are just icing on the cake. Gameplay is what the core of the game is who gives a sh** about the graphics. As long as everything is represented and identifiable then I'm fine with it. Just who cares?

If it has been downgraded from the previous game, then yes, that's a problem.

Originally posted by Manwith Noname:

Are graphics the most important thing? No.
Do they allow for improved immersion? Yes.

To say graphics are not important at all is a massive understatement. Automobilista is possibly my favourite sim as far as a driving experience goes but everytime I look in the mirror and see no shadows under the cars I come right out of my imaginary world and realise I'm playing a game on an engine from 2006.

I know what you mean, have the same problem in RSRBR when playing with my Vive.

Originally posted by Nats:

Graphics arent everything but I was blown away by the realistic graphics of PC1 and I am sure PC2 will be even better. You cant compare a released game videa and pre-release videos. Games out soon so stop panicking.

I'm only concerned for the wellbeing of the franchise.