The anticipated launch of Resident Evil Village on the iPhone not only validates Apple's claims about the gaming prowess of the A17 Pro chip but also raises the curtain on a potential revolution in Apple gaming.
Could this mean a future where Apple devices become a formidable gaming platform for AAA titles?
iPhone 15 Pro Shines With Ray Tracing
With Apple allowing Resident Evil Village as a playable game on iPhone, is it now the time for the tech giant to focus on gaming?
Apple's introduction of the A17 Pro chip, which powers the iPhone 15 Pro models, brought the spotlight to hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
According to 9to5Mac, this improvement brings graphics that are four times faster than traditional software-based ray tracing. The result is an iPhone 15 Pro that offers smoother graphics, enhanced AR applications, and a gaming experience that mirrors console gameplay.
With this, playing Resident Evil Village on a handset is smooth-the same feeling you can feel when you're playing this game on PC or next-gen console such as PS5.
Start of Mobile Gaming Superiority For Apple
Jay Peters from The Verge expressed astonishment at the performance of Resident Evil Village on the iPhone 15 Pro.
According to him, the game's captivating experience remains intact, even on a smaller screen. Likewise, playing a title of this caliber on a device that fits in your pocket is indeed a game-changer.
While Peters did acknowledge the necessity of a game controller (such as the PS5 DualSense controller offered by Apple) and expressed frustration with multi-stage downloads, he emphasized the broader implications of this achievement.
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Bright Future for Apple Gaming?
Apple's argument about the unified architecture between the A-series and M-series chips is pivotal here. Developers can now efficiently port their games across these platforms.
The Cupertino titan views this as part of a grand, unified graphics and gaming platform, as stated by Jeremy Sandmel in an interview with IGN. It's an opportunity that game developers can't ignore.
Peters envisions a future where a plethora of games comes to Mac, boasting Universal Purchase support that allows you to buy games once and enjoy them across all your Apple devices. Add cross-save functionality to the mix, and you can seamlessly continue your gaming journey on any Apple device.
This possibility promises a future where being part of the Apple ecosystem allows you to enjoy your favorite games at your desk or on your iPhone during your commute, seamlessly picking up where you left off.
If you want to experience a next-level thrill on Resident Evil Village, you can try the free DLC VR Mode launched in February.
Other Triple-A Games Coming Soon to iPhone 15 Pro
In another report by Gizchina, there are other AAA titles that will be playable on iPhone 15 Pro aside from Resident Evil Village. Here are they:
- Resident Evil Remake
- Death Stranding Director's Cut
- Assassin's Creed Mirage
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