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Digital Foundry's YouTube channel recently dropped a comprehensive, hour-long video comparing Valve's classic 2004 title, Half-Life 2, with the upcoming Half-Life 2 RTX remaster. Developed by Orbifold Studios, a team of seasoned modders, this project leverages NVIDIA's tools to deliver a stunning visual overhaul. Expect significantly enhanced lighting, new assets, ray tracing, and DLSS 4 support. Best of all, it's free for existing Steam owners of the original Half-Life 2, although a release date is yet to be announced.
A free demo, launching March 18th, will let players explore two beloved locations: the chilling Ravenholm and the imposing Nova Prospekt prison. A previous trailer showcased the impressive ray tracing and DLSS 4 performance boosts.
Digital Foundry's in-depth, 75-minute video meticulously analyzes gameplay footage from these iconic areas, providing a side-by-side comparison of the original and remastered visuals. The dramatic improvements achieved by Orbifold Studios are readily apparent.
Orbifold Studios' efforts encompass high-resolution textures, advanced lighting techniques, ray tracing implementation, and DLSS 4 integration. While Digital Foundry's experts were impressed, they did note some occasional frame rate dips in specific areas. Nevertheless, the overall transformation is breathtaking, revitalizing this legendary game.
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