How do video games with long development periods remain up to date with current tech?

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This is an extreme example but take Star Citizen for example. This game has been in development for over 10 years. How do they take what they’ve already accomplished and keep it up to date? Especially things like graphics.

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Depends on if the game is delayed for many years or not. Most modern AAA games have long development time. Let’s say Nintendo starts making the next Legend of Zelda game this year, they won’t be targeting current tech but rather tech available in the next 5 years. It’s the same with GTA 6, or any other AAA game.

Also current tech are generally backwards compatible and can be implemented even for older games. Tech like ray tracing, frame generation, and all that can be retro fitted to older games with little effort.

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