After improving the Nintendo Switch version of “The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki: Kai”, the performance of the Steam version of “Ys IX -Monstrum NOX-” has improved.

The latest update 1.1.3, which was delivered for Ys IX, is basically a patch to improve performance. Depending on the combination of different hardware and elements in the game, some testers have confirmed a 25% improvement (frame rate) when CPU performance is limited. The performance chart, which has been improving since its release, appears to have been updated further.

Note that Direct3D functional level 11_1 is required to take advantage of this improvement. If you are using an older device or OS version that does not support this level of functionality, the game will be automatically processed using the traditional rendering path. Check the patch notes for detailed changes.

Interestingly, this performance improvement was achieved by optimizing the Nintendo Switch version of “The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki: Kai”. Engine software and Peter “Durante” Thoman are responsible for porting and improving the PC version of Ys IX -Monstrum NOX-. Originally, Modder was the specialist in computer game mods. In particular, he specializes in remastering Japanese titles, and the fact that he independently improved the performance of the PC version of “Dark Souls” caught the attention of X-SEED Games, and was officially developed upon the PC version of “Little King’s Story” sharing is improved as a person (Related articles). It also “supports” the company when porting the Steam version of “Heroes Densetsu Sen no Kiseki”, achieved to improve performance and implement double speed mode (Related articles）。

In 2017, NIS America asked Mr. Durante to improve the “Ys VIII -Lacrimosa of DANA-” (Related articles). The title has been delayed due to difficulties in optimizing the PC. Upon receiving the request, it successfully improved GPU and CPU performance, improved frame rate, and resolved shadow rendering problem. It can be said that the release of the PC version of “Ys VIII” that overcame delays was largely due to its success. The PC version of “Ys IX”, which he continued to improve with the Engine software, was released as planned without any major delays or issues.

Moreover, in March of this year, Mr. Durant revealed that he is working on porting “The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki: Kai” and “The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki: Kai” to the PC and Nintendo Switch versions. According to him, porting the game to the Nintendo Switch will be the first attempt. This development appears to have been the impetus for bringing a “performance patch that nobody expected” to Ys IX.

In the Nintendo Switch version of The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki: Kai, Durante was working on optimization to maintain 60 frames per second on all maps. At the time, he realized that the Nintendo Switch’s optimization technology would be useful for the development of the PC version of “Ys IX”. It seems that his technical understanding of the Nintendo Switch port has deepened as it enhances its technical capabilities.

The PC version of “Ys IX -Monstrum NOX-” is a PC version that allows you to enjoy exhilarating and unusual actions more clearly by Mr. Durante, the optimization expert.steamis delivered to. Steam versionLegend of Zero Heroes no Keiseki: KaiIt will be released on September 28 this year. “”Legend of Heroes: Ao no Keiseki: KaiIt will be released in 2023. According to the codec of the Steam store page, both support Japanese display and Japanese audio.
【Update 25/25/2020:33】
Steam release date corrected for “The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki: Kai”

I would expect the local Nintendo Switch version of “The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki: Kai” and “The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki: Kai”, which would be Mr. Durante’s improvement skills fully demonstrated. Both traditional Chinese and Hangul versions were released in 2021, Clouded Leopard Entertainment Co., Ltd. She is responsible for publishing.