The Decima engine was initially created by Guerilla Games and then improved further by Kojima Productions. It’s currently used for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows game development.
History of Decima Engine
The Decima game engine traces its roots back to the Guerilla Games and its plan to create its stunningly successful PlayStation-exclusive franchise, Killzone.
Starting as an in-house engine for Guerilla Games, Decima evolved with each iteration of the studio’s titles. Gradually, it turned into a sophisticated platform capable of more diverse applications.
But it wasn’t until Hideo Kojima, the visionary behind Metal Gear Solid, adopted the engine for his enigmatic Death Stranding that Decima grabbed the industry’s attention. Kojima’s use of the engine to create a visually striking and narratively ambitious game underscored Decima’s potential to redefine what gaming could be.
Capabilities of the Decima Engine
Here are a few features and capabilities of Decima:
Realism through Advanced Visuals
Decima utilizes a state-of-the-art graphic pipeline, incorporating advanced techniques like photogrammetry, shader work, and real-time rendering to deliver exceptional graphics.
Open-world Dynamics
The engine’s world composition tools and robust procedural content generation allow developers to create advanced game environments. These environments feel alive and responsive to player actions.
Audio Excellence
The spatial audio technologies within the Decima engine provide a rich and responsive soundscape. They offer key cues and feedback that deepen the gaming experience.
Physics and Simulation
The engine’s physics and simulation systems allow developers to create advanced interactivity. From natural phenomena to character movement, the Decima engine executes complex simulations with meticulous detail.
Games Developed with Decima Engine
- Killzone: Shadow Fall (2013)
- Until Dawn (2015)
- RIGS: Mechanized Combat League (2016)
- Horizon Zero Dawn (2017)
- Death Stranding (2019)
- Horizon Forbidden West (2022)
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (TBA)
Incredibuild and Game Engines
Incredibuild can streamline various aspects of game development, improving compile times, and accelerating rendering processes, among others.
For engines like Decima, Incredibuild’s distributed computing platform can help manage complexity and speed up high-quality game delivery.