In this series we take a sneak peak at the new features in Badiya Alpha 1.7 which is coming up later this month.
PCSS (Percentage Closer Soft Shadows) is an optional technique that makes shadows softer the farther they get from their source.
As in reality, trunk shadow is clearly defined due to its proximity to the ground, while leaf shadows are soft.
You can see this effect in games such as Assassin Creed Syndicate, Watch Dogs, Dying Light, and now its coming to Badiya.
This effect will be tied to the Ultra quality preset and can be turned off if desired.
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