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From Evolution to Revolution: Upgrading the Graphics Engine of EVE Online
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The session focuses on the many challenges overcome in upgrading the graphics technology and content of a classic MMOG, EVE Online. The game is played in a non-sharded universe and updates are pushed to all subscribers (250,000). Metaphorically the developers were tasked with swapping out the engine of a running car - and putting in a radically different engine while only allowed to make minor modifications to other parts of the car. The artists had evolved their skills with the previous engine over multiple expansions and now had to adapt to radically new technology. How did we handle this? Did anybody survive? We will explore the decisions made and demonstrate how the technology works.

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