The Half-Life franchise is often considered a cult classic by games who’ve lived through an early generation of first-person shooters. Half-Life 2 took things to new heights with improved graphics, gameplay, and an engaging story that still stays in the psyches of millions of players.
Ever since its launch, the game has been modded tons, but it seems that this gift keeps on giving. Recently, an RTX-enhanced version of the game was showcased to the world.
Naturally, the hype for better graphics and smoother gameplay gives the game a breath of fresh air. This mod is being worked on by Orbifold Studios.
Half-Life 2’s RTX Mod is Powered by Nvidia
In a video that showcases how lovely the game can truly look, Orbifold Studios has made use of Nvidia’s powerful tools to enhance and improve the game’s overall look and feel.
According to the trailer’s description, the modders have made an attempt at rebuilding assets/materials with Physically Based Rendering (PBR) properties. This adds depth to geometric details and includes complete ray tracing.
Nvidia and Orbifold Studios further write about how the project shapes up as a Half-Life 2 remaster:
Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project is a community-made remaster of Half-Life 2 being developed by Orbifold Studios using NVIDIA RTX Remix, the ultimate modding platform.
The open beta for the mod begins on 22nd January, and you can learn more about it on the official website. Nvidia also mentions the new RTX Remix app, which works as a central hub for creating new RTX mods for older games. This allows modders to do different things like import game clips/screenshots and enhance existing game assets.
Half-Life 2’s Legacy Seems to Live on
The RTX remaster for Half-Life 2 is merely a scratch of all that the game can be. Gamers both young and old have something to look forward to when old games receive genuine remasters and new games make use of the best kinda tech. While much of this new mod may not add actual content to the game, the fact that it invites a new generation of gamers to try out a classic is good news for the community.
Ever since its launch in 2004, Half-Life 2 has received immense critical acclaim. To this day, the game’s Steam page holds ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ reviews. The game set a high standard for studios who wanted to try a genre that’s still fresh. A linear story progression where the world can react to everything you do. Your vicinity feels like a large canvas of experimental gunplay and mechanics.
Despite all the new games that have been coming out, and creators putting in their best efforts; it’s tough to bring out a game that’s as inviting and engaging as Half-Life 2. Moreover, the upcoming RTX mod for the game will take this experience to a new height, proving that great games can stand the test of time without losing their charm.
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