We initially heard about a group modding an RTX remaster of Half-Life 2 final August. At this time, NVIDIA launched a trailer giving followers a behind-the-scenes look at Orbifold Studios’ efforts to use extra fashionable graphics instruments to the iconic title. The video highlights the RTX Remix engine and the way the group is utilizing it to make visible upgrades to a sport with an engine 20 years previous. They’ve examples of how they’re creating extra dynamic gentle sources, volumetric fog in moody areas, and full 3D element on the objects in the atmosphere.
The crew at Orbifold nonetheless would not have a launch date for his or her work, however as the twentieth anniversary for Half-Life 2 approaches on November 16, it is doable that there could also be one thing official in the works from Valve. No, not Half-Life 3. However YouTuber and veteran Valve reporter Tyler McVicker seen that there’s a new, password-protected department of the sport in Steam. Simply based mostly on the variety of new check builds which have been pushed out on that department, the new replace appears extra concerned than the one the firm launched to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of Half-Life 1 final 12 months. So if you happen to’re itching to choose up the gravity gun once more, this weekend could be the time to do it.
