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They certainly use some of these techniques.

Here’s a bit of convo about the code and art of R&C

http://advances.realtimerendering.com/s2014/index.html

It's similar techniques, just better because they can afford more effects on a PS4 :)

It should provide adequate information as R&C 2016 is using cartoonish stylized pbr and many concepts/methods are common among different engines. Though most pbr engines seem to target photorealistic needs, physically rendered materials and lighting make even non-realistic models and environments look better.