Yes, and that's what normal mapping is. It's basically the same as bump mapping but gives the illusion of a model having actual sides, rather than just impressions. For instance, you could have a vent with ribs which appear to cover each other as you move up and down (as seen in the tech demo), but it's all in the normal map, not the actual polygonal mesh.
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Originally Posted by Bobslob
Graphics are continually getting better, and just looking more and more amazing all the time. The problem with video games is that we always get "yesterday's" graphics because it takes time to make a game, and of course, because most people don't have top graphical ability computers.
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This engine will be released in two to three years, so most people will be able to run it by then.