Modder ‘gabdeg’ is currently working on an RTX Remix Path Tracing mod for the first classic Grand Theft Auto game. And although there is no ETA for when the mod will come out, the modder shared the first WIP screenshots for it.
The first three screenshots can give us a glimpse at the current state of this RTX Remix Mod. Since this is still a WIP, they do not represent the quality of the final version. Still, they can give you an idea of what Path Tracing can do to such an old game.
Gabdeg has also shared a comparison screenshot. The RTX Remix Path Tracing version is on the left, and the vanilla version is on the right. As you can see, the RTX Remix Mod makes some changes but manages to retain the art style of the original version.
In a way, this RTX Remix Mod reminds me of those for the first Doom games. Doom and GTA use sprites, and they were never meant to be played with Path Tracing. However, in a really bizarre way, they look really cool with it. And hey, if you don’t like it, you can simply skip it. After all, this is a free mod and not an official remaster.
As I said, there is no ETA for when this RTX Remix Mod will come out. Naturally, though, I’ll be sure to keep you posted.
If you are into RTX Remix Mods, you can find similar ones for a lot of other titles. For instance, you can find such mods for Black Mesa, Star Wars Republic Commando, Need for Speed Carbon, NFS: Underground, and Manhunt. You can also find more for BioShock, Morrowind, NFS: Underground 2, Star Wars Jedi Outcast, Max Payne, and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines.
In January 2024, we shared several RTX Remix Mods that are in the works. As such, you can take a look at screenshots and videos for Tomb Raider 2, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Manhunt, and Garfield Kart RTX Remix. Then, in February 2024, we shared videos for Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, and Midnight Club 2. Be sure to also check out some early RTX Remix videos and screenshots for Fallout: New Vegas, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, and COD 2.
And that’s not all. Modders have released demos for their Path Tracing Mods for Deus Ex, Mirror’s Edge, Tomb Raider, and Call of Duty 4. Do note that the COD4 Mod is a “proof of concept” demo, and it does not look that great. Let’s also not forget the RTX Remix for COD: WoW. And then we have the RTX Remix Mods for Painkiller and Left 4 Dead 2. Unreal Tournament 2004 and Unreal Gold have also gotten the path-traced treatment. Half-Life fans can also play the game with Full Ray Tracing/Path Tracing. Lastly, you can download these amazing Path Tracing Mods for Doom, Doom 2, Quake, and Serious Sam. These last ones are among the best Path Tracing Mods you can find.
Stay tuned for more!
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