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Comparing Original Half-Life 2 to RTX Version

Author : Eric Mar 16,2025

Comparing Original Half-Life 2 to RTX Version

Digital Foundry's YouTube channel recently unveiled a comprehensive, hour-long video comparing Valve's 2004 classic, Half-Life 2, with the upcoming Half-Life 2 RTX remaster. Developed by Orbifold Studios, a team of seasoned modders, this project leverages NVIDIA's technology to deliver a stunning visual overhaul. Expect significantly enhanced lighting, new assets, ray tracing, and DLSS 4 support. Best of all, the remaster will be free for existing Steam owners of the original Half-Life 2, although a release date is yet to be announced.

A free demo, launching March 18th, will offer players a taste of the enhanced visuals in two iconic locations: the eerie Ravenholm and the imposing Nova Prospekt prison. A previous trailer showcased the impressive ray tracing and DLSS 4, demonstrating the technology's ability to significantly boost frame rates.

Digital Foundry's in-depth, 75-minute video provides a meticulous side-by-side comparison of gameplay footage from Ravenholm and Nova Prospekt. Experts highlight the transformative improvements, showcasing the dramatic visual leap achieved by Orbifold Studios.

Orbifold Studios' efforts encompass high-resolution textures, advanced lighting techniques, ray tracing implementation, and the integration of DLSS 4. While Digital Foundry's analysis praised the impressive results, they did note occasional frame rate dips in specific areas. Despite these minor hiccups, the overall transformation is undeniably remarkable, revitalizing this legendary title.

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