Havok FX is a graphical effects tech aimed at PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC

New Havok effects tech targets next-gen consoles.

Game development technology software company Havok announced its new visual effects product, Havok FX, today. The technology makes visual effects such as particle, dust, shrapnel, and smoke more CPU-friendly and less intensive in 3D game worlds, and it’s designed to run on the main processor rather than graphical chips. The package fully cross-platform the is aimed at current generation game platforms like Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. This lets Havok, which already works with most major publishers and has supported over 600 titles, further serve its partners.