Remaster of Konami's hit game "ZONE OF THE ENDERS The 2nd RUNNER : M∀RS" Adopts “YEBIS” leading optical post-effects from Silicon Studio
Tokyo, Japan, (November 21, 2017) –Middleware technology and game development company, Silicon Studio Corporation is pleased to announce the remaster of Konami Digital Entertainment’s hit game “ZONE OF THE ENDERS The 2nd RUNNER : M∀RS” has integrated leading optical post-effects middleware “YEBIS”. The HDR and VR capable remaster of the fan favorite, set to release in spring of 2018, will be released on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, PlayStation®VR and Steam®.
"ZONE OF THE ENDERS The 2nd RUNNER : M∀RS" is a remaster for PlayStation®4 and its related platforms & Steam based on the hit mecha action game "ZONE OF THE ENDERS The 2nd RUNNER" originally released in 2003 on PlayStation®2, and again for PlayStation®3 in HD bundled with the original "ZONE OF THE ENDERS" as part of the "ZONE OF THE ENDERS HD COLLECTION". The game has been dramatically overhauled for stunning 4K resolution, with "YEBIS" providing a wide range post-effects and upgrades to HDR and VR support that are sure to wow fans of the series.
The entire game will be playable in both PlayStation®VR and Steam®VR.
Screenshots from "ZONE OF THE ENDERS The 2nd RUNNER : M∀RS" highlighting "YEBIS" effects
Official quote from Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
"I cannot forget the excitement of the day we implemented "YEBIS", when we saw many characteristic post effects of "ANUBIS" now shine with the brightness of the current generation standards, compared to how they first looked 15 years ago."
Noriaki Okamura, Producer of ZONE OF THE ENDERS The 2nd RUNNER : M∀RS
About "YEBIS"
YEBIS is the advanced optical effects middleware from Silicon Studio that accurately delivers camera lenses effects such as bokeh, depth of field and glare. YEBIS simulates an actual camera lens to recreate the most realistic and accurate optical effects.
YEBIS is available for the following platforms:
Playstation®4, PlayStation®VR, Playstation®3, PlayStation®Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360®, Windows® (DirectX 9/10/11), Nintendo Switch™, iOS, Android™
YEBIS Official Website:
https://www.siliconstudio.co.jp/middleware/yebis/en/
About "ZONE OF THE ENDERS The 2nd RUNNER : M∀RS"
| Publisher | Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Developer |
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Cygames, Inc. |
| Supported Platforms | PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, Steam®, Steam®VR |
| Genre | Action, Simulation |
| Copy Rights | ©Konami Digital Entertainment |
| Official Site | https://www.konami.com/games/zoe_mars/en/ |
About Silicon Studio
Silicon Studio is a Japan-based game engine and middleware company providing quality rendering, optical effects, and post-effects solutions for game development. Silicon Studio also publishes games across mobile, PC and consoles, and develops games for third parties.
"YEBIS" is a trademark or a registered trademark of Silicon Studio Corporation.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
All other names and trademarks mentioned are the registered trademarks and property of the respective companies.
