Comparing Original Half-Life 2 to RTX Version

Digital Foundry's YouTube channel recently dropped 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 ambitious project leverages NVIDIA's technology to deliver stunning visual enhancements. Expect significantly upgraded 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, though a release date is yet to be announced.

A free demo, launching March 18th, will let players explore the iconic Ravenholm and Nova Prospekt. A previous trailer showcased the impressive ray tracing and DLSS 4, promising a performance boost.

Digital Foundry's in-depth, 75-minute analysis meticulously compares gameplay footage from both Ravenholm and Nova Prospekt, highlighting the transformative improvements. Orbifold Studios' dedication to high-resolution textures, advanced lighting, ray tracing, and DLSS 4 integration is evident. While Digital Foundry noted some minor frame rate inconsistencies in specific areas, the overall visual upgrade is nothing short of remarkable, revitalizing this legendary game.