Digital Foundry’s YouTube channel has released an in-depth, hour-long video comparing the 2004 classic Half-Life 2 with its upcoming remaster, Half-Life 2 RTX, developed using NVIDIA’s advanced tools. Orbifold Studios, a skilled team of modders, is spearheading the project, delivering striking visual enhancements like improved lighting, revamped assets, ray tracing, and DLSS 4 support. The remaster will be free for existing Half-Life 2 owners on Steam, with no confirmed release date yet.
A free demo, set to launch on March 18, will let players explore two iconic locations: the eerie Ravenholm and the foreboding Nova Prospekt prison. A recent trailer highlighted the game’s ray tracing features and DLSS 4 technology, which significantly enhances frame rate performance.
Spanning 75 minutes, the video offers a detailed analysis of gameplay from Ravenholm and Nova Prospekt, with experts comparing the remastered visuals to the original, showcasing the modding team’s transformative work.
Orbifold Studios is enhancing Half-Life 2 RTX with high-resolution textures, sophisticated lighting, ray tracing, and DLSS 4 integration. While Digital Foundry’s analysts were impressed by the overhaul, they noted minor frame rate issues in some sections. Nonetheless, the remaster revitalizes this iconic game with stunning results.
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