'So we get performance gains out of it, versus an older version, and there are specifics that DX11 does like tessellation and that kind of stuff we aren't taking advantage of that right now. 'Basically, it's mostly a DX9 game in terms of shaders work.When it comes to DX11 there are things they give us for free in terms of performance gains, and that's really what I meant. Howard recently spoke with AusGamers to clarify his earlier statements, which will likely come as a relief to those who do their gaming with mouse and keyboard as opposed to controllers: So when PC gamers heard that Bethesda wouldn't be using the newest technology possible to bring them their version of the game, they had every right to feel jilted. The latest batch of screenshots were impressive, but definitely not on the same level of polish as other modern RPGs like The Witcher 2.

Bethesda's decision wasn't a completely outrageous one, but when Howard confirmed that Skyrim's visuals would look the same on consoles as the PC, he went too far.

Generally developers will use a high performance PC rig to produce the visuals for promotional material, wishing to put the best foot forward. After Skyrim's first gameplay trailer showed just what kind of artistic style the game's developers were going after, and was later revealed to be powered by the Xbox 360, it was clear that Bethesda was doing things differently. The news no doubt comes as somewhat of a relief to PC fans who may have felt somewhat overlooked up to this point. As the game progresses, more features of DX 11 may be used before the game is released. After initially leading some PC gamers to believe that Skyrim would be using DirectX 9 to bring the game's stunning vistas and character models to systems everywhere, Todd Howard has now confirmed that DX 9 is being used for now, with aspects of DirectX 11 being implemented alongside it.

Speculation over the technological prowess of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim can cease, as the game's director seems to have cleared up some past statements.

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