In addition to Ray Tracing, Black State will also support NVIDIA DLSS 3 and Reflex. This means that owners of RTX graphics cards will be able to take advantage of DLSS 3 Frame Generation when the game is released.
It's also clear that the game takes advantage of UE5's Lumen. The lighting looks fantastic. This is precisely why I have said that I have been spoiled by Lumen. Yes, it's not as good and accurate as RTGI, but it comes pretty close. Of course, this should not come as a surprise. After all, Lumen is a form of Ray Tracing, which is why many UE5 games are so demanding.
Black State is a third-person action-adventure game that appears to be heavily inspired by Metal Gear Solid and The Matrix. For an indie title, it delivers some truly impressive graphics. Just watch the gameplay video. It looks fantastic.
One of the big features of the game will be its portal doors. This will make the gameplay exciting and always changing. Or at least that's what the developers claim. Every time you open a door, you can find yourself in a new adventure, which makes the game exciting and a bit dangerous. You can also go back through the same door, giving you control over where you want to explore.
Personally, I like everything I see in this game. Coming from a small team, I expect it might be a little rough around the edges. Still, Black State shows just how beneficial UE5 can be. A few years ago, it would have been impossible for small teams to create a game that looks this good. With UE5, however, it is possible to create games that can look as good as triple-A titles.
There is currently no expected release date for Black State. Naturally, we will make sure to keep you updated.