Tech Evolution: Final Fantasy 13 CGI vs Final Fantasy 16 Real Time Graphics

First released in 2009 on PlayStation 3, Final Fantasy 13 was lauded for its visuals, both realtime and via Bluray powered prerendered CGI. With the arrival of Final Fantasy 16 on PlayStation 5 over 13 years later, have we finally reached the point where realtime graphics on a mainstream console can match the CGI of yesteryear Oliver Mackenzie has this video for you. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine quality downloads: Want some DFbranded teeshirts, mugs, hoodies or pullovers Check out our store: For commercial enquiries, please contact 00:00 Overview 02:00 Character rendering 03:59 Lighting 05:38 Environments 06:36 Depth of field and motion blur 08:01 Image quality 08:48 Action 09:48 Analysis and conclusion