Introducing Runch: Old School's Visual and Performance Overhaul

TLDRA major upgrade to Old School's rendering technology has been announced, introducing Runch, a brand new renderer that enhances visuals and performance. Players can choose between SD mode for the original 2007 look or HD mode for enhanced graphics. Runch includes dynamic lighting, volumetric fog, improved anti-aliasing, and screen space ambient occlusion. Future updates will add features like real-time reflections, skydome systems, point lights, and emissive materials.

Key insights

🚀Runch is a new renderer that allows Old School to push visuals and performance to new levels.

🎨HD mode offers enhanced graphics with features like volumetric fog and improved lighting settings.

🌟Runch includes dynamic lighting, volumetric fog, improved anti-aliasing, and screen space ambient occlusion.

💦Future updates will introduce a new water system with optional real-time reflections.

🌈Skydome systems will be implemented, adding clouds and atmospheric effects to the game's skies.

Q&A

What are the graphics options in Old School with the introduction of Runch?

Players can choose between SD mode for the original 2007 look or HD mode for enhanced graphics.

What features does HD mode offer in Old School?

HD mode offers enhanced graphics with features like volumetric fog, improved lighting settings, and improved anti-aliasing.

What are some of the features included in Runch?

Runch includes dynamic lighting, volumetric fog, improved anti-aliasing, and screen space ambient occlusion.

What updates are planned for Old School in the future?

Future updates will introduce a new water system with optional real-time reflections, skydome systems for clouds and atmospheric effects, and point lights and emissive materials for glowing effects.

When can players expect to experience the upgrades introduced by Runch?

An Alpha version will be available soon, followed by an always-on Beta once performance is optimized.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video announces a major overhaul to Old School's rendering technology with the introduction of Runch.

00:23Runch is a new renderer that allows Old School to push visuals and performance to new levels.

01:15Players can choose between SD mode for the original 2007 look or HD mode for enhanced graphics with features like volumetric fog and improved lighting settings.

02:46Runch includes features like dynamic lighting, volumetric fog, improved anti-aliasing, and screen space ambient occlusion.

03:35Future updates will introduce a new water system with optional real-time reflections, skydome systems for clouds and atmospheric effects, and point lights and emissive materials for glowing effects.