HDR10+ Gaming is the latest technology that pushes the boundaries of the HDR10+ standard. The tech debuted with Samsung’s new range of gaming monitors and TVs. And now, Samsung has just unveiled the first game that will utilize this revolutionary gaming technology.
Samsung has developed the game, named The First Descendent, in partnership with NEXON. The great news is that you don’t need to wait that long to see what the HDR10+ Gaming format will bring to the table. The game is ready to be showcased at the Gamescom 2023 event, which is set for August 23.
What Is HDR10+ Gaming Format?
HDR, which abbreviates to high dynamic range, is one of the most exciting video techs that are currently present in modern 4K and 8K TVs. With it, the display panels can deliver more lifelike and incredibly accurate colors. But there are different standards for HDR.
HDR10 is the baseline for HDR, and it is present in all the displays that claim to support a high dynamic range. Dolby Vision and HDR10+, on the other hand, are advanced HDR formats. These come with dynamic metadata, allowing the display to adjust the brightness levels scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame.
But the thing is, these two advanced formats don’t really do justice to gaming content. And that’s where the HDR10+ Gaming and Dolby Vision for Games step in.
What Advantages Does the HDR10+ Gaming Format Bring
Two of the notable benefits of HDR10+ include expanded dynamic range and increased color depth. These two basically make the images on the screen seem true to life.
But HDR10+ Gaming doesn’t really stop at the basic advantages of regular HDR10+ format. In addition, it focuses on three crucial factors to deliver a top-notch gaming experience. They are:
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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
The regular videos that you see on your TV, such as movies and shows, have a fixed frame rate. But video games do not really stick with the same frame rate. It varies from one second to another. To match the variable frame rate of the games, the compatible displays now come with VRR technology. And the HDR10+ Gaming format has support for that.
To be exact, the HDR10+ Gaming format can go up to 120Hz. That means you can get enhanced visuals while enjoying buttery smooth gameplay on the screen.
Automatic HDR Calibration
HDR10+ Gaming format can fix one annoyance that gamers need to face. That is, manually calibrating the display to get the best of HDR-supported games. But with an HDR10+ Gaming display, you can say goodbye to this manual calibration hassle.
The new tech seamlessly provides its panel properties to the game’s HDR10+ processing block. Thanks to that, the game automatically optimizes the video output by considering that specific display. So, you don’t need to go through the OSD and tune your gaming display for each of the HDR10+ supported games.
Low Latency Source Tone Mapping
The last main highlight of HDR10+ Gaming is the tone mapping process. It doesn’t increase video latency, which is crucial if you play fast-paced, action-packed games. The tech utilizes HDR metadata to adapt the digital signals to appropriate light levels.
When Can You Play the First Game with HDR10+ Gaming Support?
The first open beta for The First Descendent game will roll out on September 19. Gamers across the globe will be able to hop into the open-beta test to get the next-level gaming experience with HDR10+ Gaming format. But do note that you will need a compatible display. And at the moment, the compatible TVs and monitors are only available from Samsung.
