Path Tracing
Ongoing coverage on Path Tracing.
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Rensa SSD:n – systemkraven för Control Resonant är här
Remedy Entertainment has released the system requirements for Control Resonant, launching September 24. The game will feature multiple tiers of requirements, from minimum to enthusiast levels for both standard and path tracing graphics. A minimum of an NVIDIA GTX 1070 or AMD RX 5600 XT and an Intel i5-8500 or Ryzen 5 3500 are needed for the lowest settings at 1080p, while higher-end configurations will require an RTX 5080 for path tracing. An SSD with 120GB of free space is a mandatory requirement across all settings.
Tides of Annihilation Gets New Trailer Showcasing RTX, Path Tracing
A new trailer for Tides of Annihilation showcases the game's visual fidelity with RTX and path tracing enabled, utilizing DLSS 4.5 for stable frame rates. Developer Eclipse Glow Games is continuing to reveal details about the title, which features a modern take on Arthurian legend with protagonist Gwendolyn commanding knights. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with no release date announced.
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction is a definite improvement but path traced fidelity is still not a 100% solved issue
Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction feature significantly improves visual artifacting in ray-traced and path-traced games by utilizing a new AI-based denoiser. While not a complete solution for path tracing fidelity, the update enhances lighting accuracy, temporal stability, and detail reconstruction, functioning across all GeForce RTX GPUs.
Phantom Blade Zero’s PC Requirements Revealed, RTX 5080 16 GB Required for Path Tracing
S-Game has revealed the PC system requirements for Phantom Blade Zero, with the highest tier requiring an RTX 5080 16 GB for 2160p/60 FPS Path Tracing, though this is with upscaling enabled. Minimum requirements for 1080p/30 FPS include a GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB or Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB. The game is set to launch on October 29th for PlayStation 5 and PC, with a State of Play event scheduled for August 17th.
Morning Tech Bits
NVIDIA reports that Halo: Campaign Evolved is launching today with DLSS support. Capcom has detailed how Path Tracing was implemented in their RE ENGINE for games like Pragmata and Resident Evil. The article also briefly touches on the impact of AI over the past year.
Evening Patches
A new mod, Thief Gold Path Tracing RTX Remix Mod V1.0.0, has been released for the classic game Thief Gold. This unofficial patch introduces path tracing and utilizes RTX Remix technology to enhance the game's visuals.
Morning Patches
Crimson Desert has received official patch notes for version 1.12.02. Additionally, unofficial updates and mods are available for various games. New updates for Duke Nukem 3D include path tracing, and Duke Nukem: Zero Hour has received an overclocked version.
Morning Tech Bits
CONTROL Resonant is set to launch on September 24th, featuring DLSS 4.5 and path tracing support. NVIDIA has also released new games with DLSS capabilities. A tech leaker suggests that the RTX 50 Super refresh is still planned despite potential RAM shortages.
007 First Light is Adding New Game+, TacSim Challenges, and a New Mission With Bawma in Year 1
IO Interactive has revealed a post-launch roadmap for 007 First Light, including a New Game+ mode, new TacSim challenges, and a new mission featuring Bawma. The update will also add Path Tracing on PC, a G2 Glasses gadget, and Photo Mode. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is also planned, though its release date is unconfirmed. The game is currently available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
007 First Light roadmap revealed, including New Game Plus and the return of Lenny Kravitz's Bawma in a new story…
IO Interactive has revealed the post-launch roadmap for 007 First Light, which includes a new story mission featuring Lenny Kravitz's character Bawma. The content also includes new challenges, upgrades, a path tracing update, a Nintendo Switch port, G2 glasses, and a New Game Plus mode.
Control Resonant release date? Yeah that's nice, now move aside so I can look at its system requirements and ohhh that's a lot of SSD space
Remedy Entertainment has announced a September 24th, 2026 release date for its upcoming action RPG, Control Resonant, alongside a new story trailer. The article focuses on the game's demanding PC system requirements, which include 100GB of SSD space, 16GB of RAM, and high-end GPUs for recommended performance, drawing comparisons to Alan Wake 2's emphasis on visual spectacle.
Tides of Annihilation Team Worked With Epic Games for Optimization, Hands-on Event Coming in Summer
Eclipse Glow Games is collaborating with Epic Games and Nvidia on optimizing Tides of Annihilation for stable performance across all platforms, utilizing Unreal Engine features like Nanite and DLSS. A hands-on event for the game is scheduled for this summer, with registration now open.
Morning Patches
A path tracing mod for Dark Souls 2 has been released, enhancing the game's visuals. The article also mentions an update for the game Following Seas, version 1.3, titled Torque, trim, and Persistent Rigging.
Game Reviews
This article provides reviews for several games, including benchmarks for Directive 8020's path tracing, ray tracing, and DLSS 4 performance. It also features a review of Mixtape, described as an earnest and misunderstood teen video game, and briefly mentions the Yakuza series.
Dark Souls 2 path tracing mod is now available for all, and yes, it inevitably makes the game harder
A path tracing mod for Dark Souls 2, an update to the DS2Lighting Engine Mod, is now publicly available. This mod, compatible with the Scholar of the First Sin version, implements advanced lighting features that were absent in the original release and has been developed by a dedicated modding community over 12 years.
007 First Light’s Full PC Requirements Revealed, Path Tracing and Ray Reconstruction Out This Summer
IO Interactive has revealed the full PC requirements for 007 First Light, including new Enthusiast and Ultra settings. Path tracing and DLSS ray reconstruction are slated for a summer release. The game launches on May 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow.
Morning Patches
An unofficial HD texture pack has been released for the Dark Souls 2 path tracing mod. This mod aims to enhance the visual fidelity of the game by improving texture quality.
Saturday Patches
This article discusses recent unofficial game patches and mods, highlighting a Starfield mod that adds over 2300 light sources to its cities and a new path tracing mod for Max Payne. The focus is on community-driven enhancements for various games.
Nvidia Introduces ReSTIR PT Enhanced With Up to 2.74× Speed Improvement
Nvidia has introduced ReSTIR PT Enhanced, a new rendering technology that significantly improves the efficiency of real-time path tracing, offering performance gains of up to 2.74x. This advancement aims to make advanced lighting techniques more accessible for a wider range of hardware. While still a research breakthrough, the technology has generated enthusiasm within the gaming community for its potential to bring path tracing closer to mainstream adoption.
Some gamers are going full conspiracy theory over Pragmata's path tracing vs ray tracing debate, so I've donned my tin foil hat and taken a look
Some gamers are debating the visual differences and performance implications between path tracing and ray tracing in Capcom's new sci-fi game, Pragmata. While path tracing offers more realistic lighting and reflections, it significantly impacts frame rates, leading to discussions about whether the differences justify the performance cost or if it's a push to sell more high-end GPUs. The author suggests that standard ray tracing provides a good visual experience with better performance.
