Path Tracing
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Control Resonant – den perfekta DLSS 4.5-försökskaninen
This article analyzes the implementation of Nvidia's latest DLSS 4.5 technologies in Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant. The analysis details step-by-step testing of DLSS Quality, path tracing, and frame generation, showing significant improvements in FPS and reduced latency, particularly with frame generation 4X enabled.
The Witcher 3 Remastered 5.0.1 update out now on Nintendo Switch 2, patch notes – performance improvements new graphics settings, more
CD Projekt Red has released update version 5.0.1 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on the Nintendo Switch 2. This update introduces significant performance and visual enhancements, including improved graphics settings, Ray Tracing, and Path Tracing. Various gameplay, UI, audio, and platform-specific fixes are also included.
Control Resonant Interview – Worldbuilding, Melee Combat, Side Content, And More
In an interview about Control Resonant, Remedy Entertainment developers discussed the game's melee combat, drawing inspiration from titles like Ninja Gaiden and Doom Eternal. They also detailed advancements in their in-house engine and world editor, NWED, built upon lessons learned from Alan Wake 2, enabling larger and more dynamic environments. The discussion also touched upon the game's narrative tools, AI, audio systems, and the push for real-time path tracing to achieve naturalistic lighting.
The Witcher 3 Remastered's latest patch brings some bloomin' improvements to the game's bloom problems, amongst other lighting buffs
CD Projekt Red has released a new patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, addressing various lighting issues including bloom, tone mapping, and character lighting. The update also fixes PC-specific problems related to GPUs, DLSS, and XeSS, alongside several gameplay improvements such as enhanced ladder animations and more responsive dodging. The patch is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Update Brings PC-Specific Fixes for Graphics Settings, UI Issues
CD Projekt RED has released a new update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, focusing on PC-specific issues and general gameplay and UI improvements. The patch addresses problems with graphics settings, GPU selection, skill tooltips, and various gameplay mechanics like dodging and ladder climbing. Visual enhancements for Bloom, tone mapping, character lighting, Ray Tracing, and Path Tracing are also included.
CD Projekt Red addresses divisive lighting changes in a new Witcher 3 Remastered PC patch
CD Projekt Red has released a new hotfix for The Witcher 3 Remastered edition on PC, addressing player concerns about lighting changes. The patch includes visual adjustments to Bloom, vegetation lighting, saturation, and path tracing, alongside fixes for audio issues, save/load problems, and performance with HairWorks enabled.
"My god this new lighting is lifeless" - The Witcher 3 Remastered Edition divides players for a few key reasons
The recent free upgrade for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has divided players, primarily due to controversial lighting changes in the Remastered Edition. Many players feel the new lighting is too bright and washed out, leading to requests for rollback options, especially on consoles. While some technical improvements are acknowledged, issues with bloom, path tracing, HDR, graphical glitches, and performance on older hardware are also causing player dissatisfaction.
The Witcher 3 updated system requirements are in, and you will need an RTX 5080 for path tracing with DLSS and frame…
CD Projekt Red has released the updated system requirements for The Witcher 3 Remastered, detailing the hardware needed for its path tracing graphical mode. While minimum requirements for 30 fps at 1080p are relatively modest, achieving 60 fps at 4K with path tracing and DLSS will necessitate an Intel Core i9 13900K or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080.
The Witcher 3 Remastered system requirements will show you how radiant Roach can be on your rig
CD Projekt Red has released the PC system requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, detailing specifications for Recommended, Ultra, RT Minimum, RT Recommended, and Path Tracing settings. The update includes enhanced visuals and requires a solid-state drive, with Windows 11 being the primary supported operating system.
The Witcher 3 Gets 30 FPS On an RTX 5080 With Frame Gen Disabled
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's remaster is set to release with graphical improvements. However, achieving maximum settings with path tracing on a high-end PC, such as one with an RTX 5080, requires significant hardware power, especially when frame generation is disabled.
CD Projekt release full updated Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered system specs, including ray-tracing and path-tracing requirements
CD Projekt has released the full PC system requirements for the upcoming free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, detailing configurations for ray-tracing and path-tracing. The update, launching tomorrow, also introduces an SSD requirement and ends support for Windows 10. Players will have the option to revert to older versions of the game.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Review – A Classic Worth Revisiting
The Witcher 3 Remastered offers a compelling return to The Continent, significantly enhancing the original experience with impressive visual upgrades like ray tracing and path tracing. While some gameplay changes, such as combat and skill trees, take time to appreciate, the overall modernization makes it the definitive way to play the acclaimed RPG, especially with its expansions included. Performance on PC remains excellent even with demanding graphical settings.
Here’s How Visually Different The Witcher 3 Remastered Looks
The Witcher 3 Remastered introduces significant visual upgrades, including path tracing, a feature exclusive to the updated version. Comparisons show enhanced graphics on PC with ray tracing and path tracing enabled, though some minor graphical issues may be present in the pre-release build. The remaster is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with a new DLC, Songs of the Past, planned for 2027.
The Witcher 3 Remastered – Side by Side Graphics Comparison
This article provides a side-by-side graphics comparison between version 4.04 and the remastered 5.00 patch of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It showcases both Ray Tracing and the new Path Tracing features, which are exclusive to the PC version.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered vs Next-Gen Update on PC – Raising the Bar on a Classic
This analysis compares the visual upgrades of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Remastered edition against its 2022 Next-Gen Update on PC. The Remastered version introduces advanced graphical features like Path Tracing, DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, and XeSS 2.0, offering significant improvements in lighting, shadows, vegetation, and character models. Despite the Next-Gen Update already raising the bar, the Remastered edition provides a clear leap in visual fidelity, making it a worthwhile upgrade for owners.
Control Resonant Crosses 2 Million Wishlists Before September 24th Launch
Remedy Entertainment announced that Control Resonant has surpassed two million wishlists just two days before its September 24th launch. The game will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with pre-loads starting 24 hours in advance on Steam. The sequel to 2019's Control introduces new paranatural threats and sees Dylan Faden attempting to help after his sister Jesse Faden goes missing.
Don't bother turning Control Resonant up to the maximum for mind-bending graphics, there's both performance…
This analysis of Control Resonant's graphics settings on PC suggests that maximum settings, particularly full path tracing, are not necessary for a visually impressive experience. The author found that high or medium ray tracing settings, combined with DLSS Quality, provide a good balance of image quality and performance on a high-end PC, with significant performance gains achievable by not maxing out every option.
007 First Light Just Got Its Biggest Update Yet, And You Can Get It At Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now
IO Interactive's James Bond game, 007 First Light, has received its largest update yet, introducing Path Tracing for enhanced visuals on PC. The article highlights the game's strengths as a pseudo-prequel and a blend of action and sandbox gameplay, comparing it favorably to titles like Uncharted and Hitman. Currently, the game is available at its lowest price ever, with a 27% discount on Fanatical.
Cute Critters Come to the Cloud: ‘Aniimo’ Launches on GeForce NOW
Pawprint Studio's free-to-play creature-catching RPG Aniimo has launched on GeForce NOW, allowing players to explore the world of Idyll across various devices without downloads. The service also added 007 First Light with path tracing, Gaijin Network's Active Matter, and Annapurna Interactive's Outer Wilds, among other titles.
007 First Light’s PC Version Gets Path Tracing in Latest Update, New Recommended Specs Revealed
IO Interactive has released a significant update for the PC version of 007 First Light, introducing path tracing technology and new recommended specifications for players. The update enhances lighting, shadows, and reflections, requiring high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs for optimal performance. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game has been delayed to March 2027.
