CRI Sofdec is a revolutionary movie middleware that offers many special playback modes, achieving effects that would normally require several programs.You can create rich and dynamic effects easily by playing movies with this lightweight solution.
Advantage
1. Multi-platform deployment
Because the same movie data can be used across multiple platforms, content can be deployed to multiple devices without rewriting programs, and the same experience can be provided to all users. Platform-specific codecs are also supported.
2. High compression and high image quality
Sofdec supports multiple video codecs with high compression performance without compromising image quality, allowing you to create rich video effects while keeping a small file size.
3. Stable playback of high-quality videos on various devices
Not only on home video game consoles, but also on iOS/Android™ devices and various VR devices such as PlayStation®VR, smooth and stable high-quality video playback is possible.
Key Features
Equipped with AV1 codec
Highly compressed, high-quality movies can now be handled at a size that is 30% smaller than before, helping to reduce app capacity and download times.
Video playback for cut-in effects
Overlay movies with alpha (transparency) values on the game screen. Beautiful lighting effects can be achieved by using additive compositing.
Seamless concatenated playback
Seamlessly link multiple movies together and play them back. Change the combination of the movies to create interactive storytelling.
Simultaneous playback of multiple videos
With "multi-stream playback," multiple video streams can be played simultaneously and asynchronously.
Use movies as textures
Render a movie as a texture anywhere in your game , with any shape you like.
Proprietary Video Codec “Sofdec.Prime”
Licensed proprietary codecs can also be used. You can play videos on PC games with confidence.
Specifications
| Supported Platforms | iOS / Android™ PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5 / Nintendo Switch™ / Nintendo Switch™ 2 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S / Windows / macOS / Arcade HTML5 Various VR devices |
| Supported Game Engines | Unity / Unreal Engine 5 / Cocos2d-x |
| Tool operating environment (OS) | Windows / macOS |
Installation and fees
The implementation flow and associated fees vary depending on the way the title is sold.
If your application does not fall under the categories below (e.g., you are developing an arcade game), please contact us.
Free-to-play/item-based pay-per-play
Packaged and downloadable titles
Other contents
Arcade games/ free apps, etc.
STEP1 Trial application
Please use the inquiry form to let us know the platform and game engine you will be developing for, the sales format of your content, etc.
STEP2 Trial
You can try the commercial version for each platform for an unlimited period of time.
Free technical support is also available (for corporate customers only).
Free technical support is also available (for corporate customers only).
STEP3 Implementation
Please contact our sales representative.
We will explain the license fees depending on the type of content and enter into a license agreement.
We will explain the license fees depending on the type of content and enter into a license agreement.
STEP4 Title release
Depending on the contents of the contract, you may be required to report the number of units manufactured, etc. every quarter after release.
Trial Application
Please use the inquiry form to let us know your desired product, platform, engine, etc.
For inquiries regarding contracts and fees, please use the form below.
