This game is absolutely fucking beautiful.

I've seen a lot of commentary from trailers that people felt like it looked the same as the first game, and sure, in still shots it seems like a modest upgrade, but in action it's incomparable. It's really more about design: the world itself is so much better arranged. There are so many moments where you can see a castle over a hill or a lake through a clearing in the forest, the effort put into arranging the scenery and the world has made it absolutely breathtaking.

I love it. I would much rather have improvements in design and intentionality than trying to desperately squeeze another 2% of fidelity out of our graphics cards. Jesus christ be praised.