This new engine, which is used to generate such smooth models and a beautiful gaming environment is called ' MAX-FX '. The character system uses skeleton technology to allow seamless character meshes and a huge range of movement.
Characters naturally receive lighting properly from the environment.
Max Payne will be shipping with a variety of tools to use for map making, mods, etc. Releasing the editors to the gamers means giving them the same production tools we have used internally. We also want to help the gamer and release all documentation to the editors. Because of all this heavy new graphics engine, a graphics card will be required to play Max Payne game. The game will support Direct 3D and native support for major accelerators.