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Comparing Original Half-Life 2 to RTX Version

by Zoe Mar 17,2025

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 its upcoming RTX remaster by Orbifold Studios. This ambitious project, leveraging NVIDIA's technology, promises a stunning visual overhaul. Expect enhanced lighting, entirely new assets, ray tracing, and DLSS 4 support, all contributing to a significantly upgraded experience. 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 enhancements in two iconic locations: the chilling Ravenholm and the imposing Nova Prospekt prison. A previous trailer showcased the impressive ray tracing and DLSS 4, promising both visual fidelity and boosted frame rates.

Digital Foundry's in-depth, 75-minute analysis meticulously compares gameplay footage from both versions, highlighting the transformative impact of Orbifold Studios' work. The team's focus on high-resolution textures, advanced lighting techniques, ray tracing, and DLSS 4 integration is clearly evident. While Digital Foundry noted some minor frame rate inconsistencies in specific areas, the overall visual upgrade is undeniably remarkable, revitalizing this legendary game.

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