Havok's Next-Gen Physics Powering inFAMOUS Second Son

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Havok's Next-Gen Physics Powering inFAMOUS Second Son On the PlayStation 4 system


Havok, a leading provider of 3D interactive game development technology, announced today that its next generation physics engine is powering inFAMOUS Second Son, the recently released PlayStation 4 exclusive video game title from Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA).

Havok’s next generation physics technology has been re-architected from the ground up to offer developers a smoother performance profile, enhanced run-time and reduced memory footprint enabling maximum physical fidelity with unprecedented performance.

The development team at Sucker Punch Productions has made full use of Havok’s latest physics technology in conjunction with their in-house engine to bring the highly interactive world to life, where seamless collision detection, as well as realistic simulation of objects, debris are controlled by Havok’s next-gen physics technology.

“Havok’s newest and latest physics technology delivers significant technical innovations in performance and memory utilization allowing developers to leverage the incredible capabilities of platforms like the PlayStation 4 to take simulation to the next level” said David Coghlan, President & Managing Director at Havok. “Havok’s advanced physics technology and Sony’s robust hardware open up the possibilities for impressive titles like inFAMOUS Second Son.”