Modder ‘Ganaboy’ has released a brand new beta version of DS2LightingEngine, which adds support for real-time Path Tracing in Dark Souls 2. This new version adds directional Texture AO to everything. Moreover, it fixes some visual issues on AMD and Intel GPUs. So, let’s take a closer look at it. Continue reading New Dark Souls 2 Path Tracing Mod Update Released, Adding Directional Texture AO to Everything
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Dark Souls 2 Path Tracing Mod Got an HD Texture Pack
A few days ago, we informed you about an amazing Path Tracing Mod for Dark Souls 2. Created by Ganaboy as part of DS2LightingEngine, it allows you to experience the entire game with Path Tracing. And now, an HD Texture Pack has just come out for it. Continue reading Dark Souls 2 Path Tracing Mod Got an HD Texture Pack
Dark Souls 2 Path Tracing Mod Beta Released to Everyone
Dark Souls 2, the time has finally come. Modder ‘Ganaboy’ has released a new beta version of DS2LightingEngine that has support for Path Tracing. As such, you can get your first taste of Dark Souls 2 with real-time Path Tracing. Continue reading Dark Souls 2 Path Tracing Mod Beta Released to Everyone
Dark Souls 2 Path Tracing runs with 60FPS at 4K/DLSS Balanced on an NVIDIA RTX 4080
Twitter/X user ‘iExplosiveRage‘ has been testing the Path Tracing Mod for Dark Souls 2 and shared some new screenshots and performance numbers. According to the user, the Path Tracing Mod for Dark Souls 2 can run with 60FPS, even on an NVIDIA RTX 4080. Continue reading Dark Souls 2 Path Tracing runs with 60FPS at 4K/DLSS Balanced on an NVIDIA RTX 4080
Take a Look at Dark Souls 2 With Real-Time Path Tracing
In November 2025, we informed you about a mod that aims to add real-time Path Tracing to Dark Souls 2. And today, we can share some videos, showing off over an hour of gameplay footage from this mod. Continue reading Take a Look at Dark Souls 2 With Real-Time Path Tracing
Dark Souls 2 Will Soon Get RTGI And It Already Looks Glorious
Dark Souls 2 fans, get ready for a treat. The creator of the amazing DS2LightingEngine Mod is currently working on a new version that will add support for real-time RTGI. Although there is no ETA on when the mod will come out, Ganaboy shared some early screenshots from it. And, as you will see, it already looks glorious. Continue reading Dark Souls 2 Will Soon Get RTGI And It Already Looks Glorious
New Dark Souls 2 Mod Adds Weapons, Shields, Armor, and Two Miracles
Modder ‘Moonlight Ruin’ has released a new cool mod for Dark Souls 2. Firelink Edition is a mod that comes with new visuals, items, enemy placement, and changes to the progression. Previously locked doors are now open, and key items are now in different locations. Continue reading New Dark Souls 2 Mod Adds Weapons, Shields, Armor, and Two Miracles
Dark Souls 2 Renewal Project overhauls all textures & normal maps
Modder ‘AnemoiaWorks’ has released a new version of the amazing Dark Souls 2 Texture Renewal Project. This latest version, which is around 23GB in size, upgrades all textures and adds normal maps. This is a must-have mod for everyone who plans to replay DS2. So, let’s take a closer look at it. Continue reading Dark Souls 2 Renewal Project overhauls all textures & normal maps
Dark Souls 2 Mod adds Parallax Occlusion Mapping to surfaces
Modder ‘fromsoftserve’ has released a new cool mod for Dark Souls 2 that adds Parallax Occlusion Mapping to all surfaces. Moreover, the modder is upscaling the albedo textures as well, something that will further enhance the game’s visuals. Continue reading Dark Souls 2 Mod adds Parallax Occlusion Mapping to surfaces
Here’s what a PSX Demake of Dark Souls 2 could have looked like
YouTube’s ‘Rustic Games BR’ has shared a video, showcasing what a 32-bit PSX Demake of Dark Souls 2 could have looked like. This is a cool concept video that will put a smile on a lot of old-school gamers. So, if you are one of them, you should at least check it out. Continue reading Here’s what a PSX Demake of Dark Souls 2 could have looked like