In a move that could signal the next evolution in the gaming industry, Samsung Electronics has joined forces with NEXON to introduce the world's inaugural gaming title to harness the power of High Dynamic Range (HDR) 10+ Gaming. The highly anticipated game, named 'The First Descendant', could mark a pivotal moment in gaming technology and will be unveiled at Gamescom 2023.
According to Samsung, HDR10+ Gaming could present an entirely new dimension to the gaming experience, characterized by richer colors, heightened contrast, and perfectly balanced brightness. The standard facilitates the accurate rendering of intricate details in both shadowy corners and brilliantly illuminated scenes, offering gamers an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the intricacies of the gaming world.
Seokwoo Jason Yong, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "We're thrilled to join forces with NEXON, a true pioneer in video games, to introduce the world's first HDR10+ Gaming title, 'The First Descendant.' This is a gaming milestone that goes beyond mere technological advancement; it represents Samsung's continued commitment to enhance the gaming experience as technology evolves."
The HDR10+ Gaming standard also introduces an automatic HDR display mode setup that seamlessly optimizes the gaming experience. This feature minimizes the need for manual adjustments, thus enabling gamers to focus on their play. Moreover, the standard ensures that latency remains low and variable refresh rate support is provided, leading to more responsive gameplay.
Furthermore, 'The First Descendant' stands as the pioneering game to truly harness the potential of HDR10+ Gaming. Its innovative design and implementation promise gamers one of the most immersive, responsive, and visually captivating experiences to date.
The collaboration between Samsung and NEXON not only showcases the gaming industry's potential for growth but also highlights the global adoption of HDR10+.
The HDR10+ ecosystem, which includes 155 partners and over 7,000 certified devices ranging from TVs to smartphones, signifies the widespread industry acceptance of this cutting-edge technology.
Hyun Kim, Executive Vice President and Deputy Head of Business Development at NEXON emphasized the transformative nature of this partnership. "By adopting HDR10+ Gaming, we are bringing the game to life in a way that was previously not possible," he stated. "This partnership with Samsung is also raising the bar in HDR gaming, and we are excited to usher in this new standard of picture quality in video games."
The world will get its first taste of the HDR10+ GAMING magic with the open beta test of The First Descendant, scheduled to commence on September 19. Gamers around the globe will have the opportunity to delve into a realm of realism and unparalleled excitement, with the exception of those in China.