Valve’s Half-Life series is legendary, redefining the potential of single-player FPS games to stand toe-to-toe with their competitive multiplayer counterparts. The original installment set a groundbreaking standard, while the sequel elevated everything to astonishing new heights.
If you’re unfamiliar with its impact on gamers, creators, and developers from back in the day (perhaps you’re younger than HL2 itself) then check out the tribute video, which highlights the key details, memorable moments, and significance of this iconic 20-year-old title.
To mark this milestone, Half-Life 2 RTX is officially happening, developed by Orbifold Studios. Available for wishlisting on Steam, this project promises a full remaster of every aspect of the original while staying true to its essence.
Orbifold Studios is leveraging NVIDIA RTX Remix to bring this remaster to life. RTX Remix is an open-source platform that empowers modders to enhance classic games with cutting-edge technologies, including full ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, physically-based rendering (PBR) assets, and generative AI texture tools. The platform includes a creator app for remastering assets and a runtime for seamlessly integrating those updates into the game.
As part of the celebration, a custom-designed Half-Life 2 GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU will soon be up for grabs. Whether it ends up in your PC or as a collector’s piece, you can find details on how to enter the giveaway on platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Check the full terms and conditions for more information.
In other NVIDIA news, here are this week’s DLSS-powered game highlights—perfect for pushing your GeForce RTX GPU to its limits:
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: Features DLSS 3, boosting frame rates on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs by up to 2.4x and reducing latency by as much as 45% with NVIDIA Reflex. Supports Frame Generation and Super Resolution
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Despite being CPU-heavy, it adds DLSS 3 with Frame Generation, Super Resolution, DLAA, ray-traced shadows, and NVIDIA Reflex for a smoother experience
- LEGO Horizon Adventures: Elevates the blocky fun with DLSS 3, Frame Generation, Super Resolution, and DLAA for enhanced visuals
- Industry Giant 4.0: In Early Access, this title uses DLSS 3 to deliver Frame Generation, Super Resolution, and DLAA for optimized performance and graphical fidelity
Don’t forget to update your GeForce Game Ready Driver to ensure the best performance as you dive into these games!
