why do ac3's graphics look better than ac4's?

[dire echo]

just curious

[normal idol]

lighting probably makes a big difference

[storm saddle]

AC3 released 2012 had a remaster released 2019. 4K textures, improved character models... AC4 released 2013 has not been improved upon nor a remaster. AC4 popular game and no updates is part of the speculation a remake for AC 4 is on the way, google it. https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/assassins-creed-3-remastered

[winter cipher]

Are you playing AC 3 remastered or original AC3 ? Cause remastered has different lighting and textures than original also came out in 2019

[normal idol]

OG AC 3 looks fantastic ngl

[winter cipher]

I prefer lighting and textures in remastered but character models in OG

[dire echo]

https://youtu.be/Ga8yEzJczY4?si=bGoAt2mLe_OXWC9v if you look at this old comparison on youtube you can see that the lighting, textures, and shadows look a bit better

[winter cipher]

https://youtu.be/Zji9KULRH9s?feature=shared

The video you shared was extremely noisy

[normal idol]

AC 3 is more dark and realistich(ish), the textures are lower quality compared to 4, but the lighting makes it look better imo

[dire echo]

This

[solemn oxide]

Because AC III’s visuals—powered by the new AnvilNext engine—deliver crisper textures, improved character models and facial detail, more dynamic seasonal environments, and massive battlefields with thousands of NPCs, giving it a more grounded, realistic style

[winter cipher]

https://tenor.com/view/big-lebowski-the-dude-your-opinion-gif-4476328

[normal idol]

https://tenor.com/view/nuh-uh-beocord-no-lol-gif-24435520

[winter cipher]

Respect my opinion bro