Breaking News: Girls Frontline 2's Game-Changing Silk Stocking Tech Granted Patent

Girls’ Frontline developers secure a patent for their innovative silk stocking rendering technology. This article explores MICA Team/Sunborn's decision to protect their advanced rendering techniques.

Sunborn's Patented Rendering Technology for Realistic Silk Stockings

MICA Team/Sunborn has officially patented their unique method and device for rendering silk stockings in video games. The patent, filed in China on July 7, 2023, and granted on June 6, 2024, grants them exclusive rights to this object rendering technology.

This innovative technology, currently featured in Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium, bridges the gap between stylized and photorealistic silk stocking rendering. Sunborn's patent covers both the rendering technique and the tool itself. According to Google Patents, the patent focuses on achieving a realistic "highlight feeling" often missing in games, avoiding the common pitfalls of making stockings appear metallic or plastic. Their method involves specific coding techniques, meticulous light reflection parameter adjustments, and precise color transition fine-tuning.

Positive Fan Reaction and Industry Implications

A December 8th Twitter post by Cleista highlighted the patent, sparking a largely positive response from Girls’ Frontline fans. Many praised Sunborn CEO Yuzhong and the company's artists for their dedication to detail and commitment to realism. However, some expressed concern about the potential impact of such patents on the game industry as a whole. Despite this, the general consensus is that the improved realism of the silk stockings in Girls’ Frontline 2 is a significant upgrade.

The patent's implications are significant. Sunborn's exclusive rights extend until July 7, 2043, effectively preventing other developers from utilizing this specific rendering method for nearly two decades. However, permission to use the technology may be granted at Sunborn's discretion.

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