Complete list of graphics updates and fixes (some of them implemented from Primal):
- Fix for broken normals on all tree trunks and some rocks
- Fix for broken shadows/lighting on insects, birds, and falling leaves
- Fix for incorrect lighting on double-sided materials (foliage, fences, etc.).
- Fix for incorrect lighting on hair shader
- Shadows are more stable with less flickering and with better filtering
- Better quality shadows on grass when using high or very high shadow quality setting
- Improved lighting model which helps bringing out detail in shadowed areas
- More accurate and detailed lighting of the terrain which will now pick up small scale changes in the geometry.
- Fix for the ground haze/dust particles destroying the sun halo.
Some Before and After comparisons
1. Screenshot comparison of a small hill that previously was lit incorrectly:
2. This screenshot shows the results of fixed the ground haze/dust particles destroying the sun halo:
3. This shot shows the higher accuracy of the terrain lighting (the small hill to the right was previously lit incorrectly) as well as the updated lighting model:
4. This shot shows the improved shadowing of the grass for high and very high shadow settings:
5. A comparison that shows how the updated lighting model brings out more surface detail in shadowed areas as seen on the tree trunks:
6. Another comparison that shows how the updated lighting model makes surfaces easier to read in the shadows and helps adding realism:
