Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: All graphics changes since reveal
PokemonBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl showed off a massive overhaul in its graphics during the Nintendo Switch OLED reveal. Here is a full list of all the graphical upgrades and changes the Sinnoh remakes have received since their debut trailer in February 2021.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearlwas first unveiled in February and is nowavailable to preorder. However, the project’s debut trailer was met withmixed reactions. Fans were torn overthe RPG’s chibi graphics engine, which some found to be a step back for the series.
New footage of the Sinnoh remakes shown during theNintendo Switch OLEDannouncement in July has shown massive improvement in its visuals. We are going to break down everything that has changed in the Gen IV remasters releasing this Fall.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl graphic changes
When Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl appeared during the Switch OLED announcement on July 6th, the RPG’s had a drastically different look to the visuals than what was originally shown during the February Direct.
From the opening battle transition sequence, it’s apparent that ILCA Studios has touched up the graphics to a substantial degree. The character model for Trainer Lucas has been drastically improved as well, with clothing items now bursting with depth.
Perhaps the most noticeable changes are in the environment. From the trees to the grass, the Sinnoh region has never looked this good before. Below we will list every graphical change that has been made to the Diamond & Pearl reimaginings.
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl graphic changes in-motion
Given that the Switch OLED footage was not a direct feed, a lot of detail has been lost to compression. Despite that, the difference between Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl’s debut trailer in February and the new clip in July is a stark contrast.
On top of all the changes listed below, ILCA has included: depth of field to battles, improved shadows and lighting, and a whole host of tiny changes that are hard to see in the footage that we have available.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl battle animation
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl color palette
Clothing graphics changes
Improved environment/foliage graphic updates
Lucas character model graphics changes
We will update this hub with the new footage and HD screenshots as soon as we getthe highly-anticipated Pokemon Directfor the Sinnoh remakes – which could be happening anytime soon.
So, there you have it. That’s all of the Pokemon graphics changes in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl so far.
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