In a new statement, Ubisoft explains that Rainbow Six Siege will soon move to a DirectX 12 API, but that 1.4% of the game's PC community does not currently have access to hardware that s DX12. This small group of players will need to ensure their computer s DX12, as Ubisoft explains that the game's improvement is "essential" to maintain its future.
With the reveal for FPS game is upon us. Later this month, the developer will show us this new era, promising that it will represent "the biggest transformation in the game's history." Preparing for this means a change to the game's current API (application programming interface), however, and Ubisoft explains that with R6 Siege Year 10 Season 1 around the corner as well, it's saying "goodbye" to DX11.
"Operation Prep Phase is about laying the foundation for the future of Siege," Ubisoft begins. "We'll soon be sharing the changes and improvements to the game that will usher in a new era and enhance Siege as we take it to the next level.
"In order to make this transition, our team must focus on technology that will allow us to get there. The move to DX12 is essential: we can now fully focus on a single API that will give us room to not only optimize the game, but future rendering technologies to enhance immersion, [and] benefit our anti-cheat efforts and strategic opportunities.
"As of now, only 1.4% of PC players cannot transition to DX12, and our hope is that these players are able to make the move in the shortest possible time," Ubisoft continues. "Following your , we postponed this decision to ensure the smoothest transition for the maximum number of players, and today, we can confirm that the collaboration with the community during Y9S4 has helped resolve the performance issues identified during the DX12 implementation, just in time for the Y10S1.0 patch.
"The time has come to set the stage for Siege X with Operation Prep Phase, focusing on a single API will allow us to react more quickly to any remaining or emerging issues while intensifying our efforts on performance improvements."
DirectX 12 was launched back in 2015. While gamers with a standard desktop PC may be able to get a new graphics card that works with DX12 – and perhaps without spending too much money, since such graphics cards are available secondhand – players on laptops will have a harder time, as it is often not possible to replace a laptop's GPU.
Ubisoft has a full Rainbow Six Siege X showcase planned for Thursday March 13, where we'll learn more about what the upgrade means for the future of the tactical shooter. Operation Prep Phase, meanwhile, launches on Tuesday March 4.
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