that simulates ray-traced lighting, shadows, and ambient occlusion by using the game's depth buffer. Hardware Compatibility
: For the shader to "see" the scene, you must configure the depth buffer correctly in the ReShade "Add-ons" or "DX9/11/12" tabs. Hardware Impact
The community has been full of questions about this major update. Here are answers to some of the most common queries: rtgi 01702 release hot
Here’s a helpful post regarding the and the discussion around it being “hot” (performance-heavy or recently released).
The RTGI shader fundamentally changes this by reading the game's depth buffer: Here are answers to some of the most
If you’ve been following the shader by Marty McFly , the 01702 release has generated a lot of buzz. The term “hot” refers to two things:
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | RTGI 0.17.0.2 CORE UPGRADES | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Feature | Impact on Gameplay | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Optimized Ray Marching Loop | Reduced stuttering; smoother frame| | | pacing during movement. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Refined Spatial Denoiser | Significantly cleaned up grainy | | | artifacts in dark areas. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Enhanced UI Controls | Made it easier to fine-tune ray | | | lengths and color saturation. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Better Depth-Buffer Compatibility | Fixed clipping in popular titles | | | like GTA V and Skyrim. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ Why Version 0.17.0.2 Caught Fire Online allowing for smoother
Before diving into the specifics of RTGI 01702, let's take a step back and understand what real-time global illumination (RTGI) is all about. Global illumination (GI) refers to the phenomenon of light bouncing off various objects in a scene, creating a more realistic and immersive visual experience. RTGI takes this concept to the next level by enabling the rendering of GI effects in real-time, allowing for smoother, more interactive, and visually stunning graphics.