AMD Mantle Goes Private Beta For Developers

AMDs Mantle Graphics API is entering a new phase of its development lifecycle with a private beta program for the Mantle software development kit (SDK). AMD now has 40 unique development studios (DICE, Crytek, Oxide and so on) already pre-registered for the private beta, and they are now inviting additional developers to apply via a new portal (see a screenshot of the site below) to be part of the next round of invitations.

AMD says that the Mantle Graphics API has achieved all necessary stability, performance and functionality milestones required to ready it for a broader audience in the developer community. To support this, AMD launched the new portal that will allow new game developers to experience the benefits of low-overhead graphics APIs for themselves. There are no objective criteria for being selected, as AMD is interested in talking to developers of all shapes and sizes. Past development experience is encouraged, however.