OpenGL 3.x, OpenGL ES 3.x, Directx 9.x / 10.x (SM3) as minimun
In the fast-paced world of technology, few software components enjoy a lifespan of more than two or three years. Yet, despite the release of DirectX 10, 11, and the modern ray-tracing behemoth DirectX 12 Ultimate, one version has refused to fade into obscurity: . DirectX 9
Before DirectX 9, Microsoft had already established itself as a major player in the gaming industry with its DirectX API. The first version of DirectX, released in 1995, was a simple API that provided a set of tools for developers to create games for Windows. Over the years, DirectX evolved to keep pace with the demands of an increasingly complex and graphics-intensive gaming industry. DirectX 5, released in 1997, introduced significant improvements, including support for 3D graphics and audio. DirectX 6, released in 1998, added support for transform and lighting (T&L) and alpha blending. OpenGL 3
While newer APIs like DX11 and DX12 are the current standards, DX9 refuses to fade away. Microsoft and hardware partners have transitioned to . Instead of running natively, your modern GPU "translates" DX9 commands into DX12, ensuring that thousands of classic games remain playable on today’s hardware. The first version of DirectX, released in 1995,