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Seasoned gamers will undoubtedly recognize the familiar name Havok.
After a decade of silence, Havok – the famous physics engine that powered numerous games from the late 20th to early 21st century – has released a new update. In a recent YouTube video, Havok's software company showcases the updated power of their engine.
The launch video coincides with the announcement of Havok 2024.2: the new engine version will support a larger world, continue improvements for CMake tool compatibility, enhance existing products, and introduce many other updates.
You can read all the changes for the Havok physics engine here.
Some of the games powered by Havok – Screenshot.
Founded in 1998, Havok is a well-known company that has partnered with industry giants like Bethesda, Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, and Nintendo. In 2007, Intel acquired the company for $110 million, but ultimately, Microsoft became its current owner after purchasing Havok in 2015.
Although it has changed hands several times, Havok has managed to maintain its strong position in the gaming industry. Over the years, hundreds of games have utilized the company's technology. In addition to classic titles like Half-Life 2, Fallout: New Vegas, Heavy Rain, and Halo 3, Havok's physics engine can also be found in more recent games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Helldivers 2, and Mortal Kombat 1 (2023).
