With Detroit: Become Human now out and able to be played by anyone, fans around the world have been hoping to see some features included in the game. Notably, players are hoping to see Detroit get a Photo Mode included into the game, and while lots of PlayStation 4 games haven’t launched with such a mode included, it’s not unusual to see them patched in later.
We are working on it, but it poses certain issues as all our 19000 shots feature unique lighting and depth of field! Not easy thereby!
— Guillaume#becomehuman (@GdeFondaumiere) June 4, 2018
When asked about this on Twitter (above), Guillaume de Fondaumière – the co-CEO of Quantic Dream – acknowledged the team is working on the mode, but due to Detroit featuring unique lighting and depth of field for almost every shot, it’s not the easiest thing for the studio to do. Still, with the team working on it, it seems like it will only be a matter of time before we’re able to grab some artistic shots in the game that has become Quantic Dream’s most successful release so far.
You can check out our compiled list of everything you need to know regarding the Quantic Dream release to catch up on anything you missed, and don’t forget to check out our review of Detroit: Become Human if you haven’t yet:
Some games allow us to escape reality, and some force us to take a long hard look at it. Detroit: Become Human is one of those games that straddles the border between entertainment and reality. The themes it covers are very real, and it allows us to get a unique perspective on societal problems we may have never given much thought to before. No matter who you are, no matter your race, gender, political affiliation, age, or economic standing, you can find something in Detroit that will resonate with you. Detroit was never an easy game to play. Many of the choices were hard ones to make, and there’s no real right answer. It’s a game that cautions us not to repeat mistakes of the past. My choices shaped the story and personalized it, allowing me to see those decisions play out in myriad unique ways, plot holes, clumsy controls, and all. Even as human as we are, we are always becoming human, and no matter which path you take, Detroit is our story.
Detroit: Become Human is available now on PlayStation 4.
Detroit Become Human Everything You Need to Know
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2012 Kara Tech Demo
Back in 2012, we got a PS3 tech demo from Quantic Dream that showed an android, Kara, being built and then gaining sentience. This tech demo set the stage for what would become Detroit.
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Detroit: Become Human Announced in 2015
It wouldn't be until late 2015 that Detroit: Become Human was finally announced. It was a long three and a half years since that first Kara tech demo had been shown off.
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How Long is It?
The studio estimates that the game is anywhere from 8 to 10 hours long, with length varying depending on your choices. There's a lot of replayability to check out different story paths, though!
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Most Complex Quantic Dream Game
Detroit: Become Human is the most complex game that Quantic Dream has ever made, and that shows in the final product. There are countless story paths leading to multiple conclusions, all of which explore deep themes and taboo topics.
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There are Deleted Scenes
Despite exploring some pretty touchy subject matter, there are additional deleted scenes that David Cage felt were too sensitive and played with actual real world events too much.
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That Child Abuse Scene
Back at PGW 2017, Quantic Dream showed off a scene from Detroit that featured blatant child abuse. Many were quick to call this out as bad marketing, while others understood that the game would provide more context.
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Visual Downgrade? Nope
Though Detroit does look noticeably better on the PS4 Pro, there has not been any kind of significant visual downgrade in its development. A surfaced trailer claiming this turned out to be false, just an over compressed video file that washed out the details.
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Fun Facts and Stats
Learn about Detroit: Become Human by the numbers, including number of pages in the script and number of actors it took to portray every character in the game.
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Big Budget
A report earlier this year suggested that the budget for Detroit was more than 30 million euro. That's more than any previous Quantic Dream game.
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Meet the Cast
To portray androids portraying humans, Quantic Dream had to hire an excellent cast. You can meet each of them and learn a little bit more about them in this short video.
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PS4 Pro Enhanced
Yup, Detroit does come with its share of PS4 Pro enhancements, which we noted make a noticeable difference when playing it versus a standard PS4.
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The First Three Hours
We went hands-on with the first three hours before the game launched and were moved enough to write nearly 2000 words about that short segment alone. It's well worth a read to find out what the opening of Detroit sets up the rest of the game to become.
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There's a Demo Available
In a rare move these days, there is a demo available on the PlayStation Store. Featuring the first scene in the game, you can see all the different ways it can play out while you make the choice to buy the game.
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Difficulty Options
There are two different difficulty options, mostly affecting big action scenes with fast-paced QTEs. If you don't want to risk your characters dying because of a missed button press, choose the easier option.
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Quantic Dream Lawsuit
Allegations have been lobbied against the French developer for harassment and poor conditions in the workplace, but Quantic Dream vehemently denies these claims. In fact, they've sued the publications that first published the allegations against them.
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Unlock Bonus Content
Want to get a look at concept art, character models, watch short videos, and listen to the soundtrack? Use the points obtained for completing nodes in each scene to unlock bonus content in the game.
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Moderate Sales Estimates
Analysts think Detroit is actually more of a niche title, and while they say it will do well, they aren't certain it will do truly amazing numbers.
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Here's the Launch Trailer
If you haven't been able to pick Detroit: Become Human up quite yet, or you're still stuck at work instead of at home playing it, enjoy the launch trailer to get you hyped up.
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Detroit: Become Human Review
Launch is mere hours away and we've already issued a review for the Detroit! Check out what we thought of the full game by reading our complete review.
