Miasmus.2364

Modifying a legacy code on production stage is tough. Take your time, you got this...

WoW had DX11 support since 2010 and dropped DX9 support and will drop 32-bit support with 8.2 patch.ESO dropped DX9, DX10 and 32 bit support on 2017.FFO will drop DX9 and 32-bit support with Shadowbringers expansion. Isn't this pattern clear enough, whole industry moving somewhere. Even if changing API would not benefit on anything in-game (graphics, performance etc.) at least it would be prestigious.

Also, we are missing another point, DX9 is released with WinXP and WinXP support is ceased. What if Microsoft suddenly decides to cease support on DX9 and phase out it on Win10?

Hi,I would like to share official optimization and API statements from Anet since the release of GW2 and open it for discussion again. Here first one from 2012, right after release of the game, performance was an issue on release too: https://www.facebook.com/GuildWars2/photos/for-those-of-you-who-have-been-asking-about-dx11-support-for-guild-wars-2-our-go/10151048222709209/ Here second one from 2015: https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/3ajnso/bad_optimalization_in_gw2/csdnn3n/ I don't recall any other official statements from Anet about optimization or API update and if i am right, i think we would get another official statement after 4 years from the last one. I think 2012's official comment is already obsolete since WinXP usage was around %40 and decreasing in 2012 but today WinXP usage almost non-exist.And 2015's comment on reddit made obsolete by https://github.com/megai2/d912pxy modification. Seems a fan made modification can get you up to %30 performance increase. Performance is main issue, but on the other hand, some graphical capabilities already showing it's age. For example, especially after release of flying mounts griffon and skyscale, limits of draw distance become more obvious. Thank you...