As you can see the graphics have not been touched. This is the same Tribes that fans will remember and newcomers will see what jetpacks are all about. Below is another screenshot to whet your Tribes appetite.
The new web-based version of Tribes will feature enhanced graphics, thanks to InstantAction's powerful browser-based gaming tools, along with better modding options.
The game does NOT have updated graphics, this was a PR misunderstanding. The game does support modern file formats (PNG textures, Zip files)
For christ's sake learn to read.