Gamers anticipating the revamp of a classic title have reason to be excited as a new trailer for Half-Life 2 RTX has been released, showcasing stunning visuals of Ravenholm with advanced lighting effects. Half-Life 2 RTX, developed by Orbifold Studios—a collaboration of top Half-Life 2 mod teams—utilizes RTX Remix to bring cutting-edge ray tracing and DLSS features to the beloved shooter. Although a release date for Half-Life 2 RTX has yet to be announced, a noteworthy update for fans is the upcoming open beta of RTX Remix, set to start on January 22, as revealed by Nvidia. The RTX Remix platform aims to empower modders to create RTXON mods with ease, enhancing classic games with modern visual technologies.

When can players experience the new Half-Life 2 RTX upgrade?

The open beta for RTX Remix is beginning on January 22, which will allow modders to start creating mods with RTX features. However, there's no specific release date for Half-Life 2 RTX yet.

Background information on Half-Life 2: Half-Life 2, released in 2004, is a highly acclaimed first-person shooter developed by Valve and the sequel to the original Half-Life. It follows the protagonist Gordon Freeman as he battles an alien invasion. The game was praised for its advanced physics, animation, sound, AI, and narrative. The impending arrival of Half-Life 2 RTX demonstrates the title's enduring popularity and the gaming community's desire to see classic games updated with modern graphics technologies.