Q-Games announced that it was responsible for the research and development of “Cloudly,” the rendering technology that brings the skies and clouds to life in *ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE*, which was released on October 2.
“Cloudly” Renders 10,000 Square Kilometers of Sky
“Cloudly” is a proprietary technology designed to realistically and beautifully render the 10,000-square-kilometer sky in “ACE COMBAT 8.” It depicts a variety of cloud formations, as well as light streaming through the clouds, shadows cast by aircraft, multi-layered clouds, and contrails.Including sunlight reflecting off canopies, it creates a truly magnificent sky.
These visual elements do more than just enhance the game’s aesthetics. Clouds, contrails, and light reflections naturally function as in-game cues, serving as clues to assess the surrounding situation and are integrated into the dogfight gameplay.
Q-Games, which actually has deep ties to *Star Fox*
Q-Gamesis a Kyoto-based game development studio known for the “PixelJunk” series and “Dreams of Another.”
CEO and founder Dylan Cuthbert participated in the development of the Game Boy title *X* and the Super Famicom title *Star Fox* at Nintendo. At Q-Games, which he founded later, he worked on titles such as *Star Fox Command* and *Star Fox 64 3D*.
Akihito Takahashi, COO and Studio Manager, was also involved in the production of *Star Fox Command* and *Star Fox 64 3D*. Having a history of working on games set in the sky, the company has now provided technical support for the skies of the *ACE COMBAT* series.
Additionally, Baiyon of Q-Games, who worked on *Dreams of Another*, is currently writing a serialized life advice column titled “Why Don’t We Talk a Little?” on Game*Spark.
"ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE" is now available for PC (Steam),PS5, andXBOX Series X|S.
