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Modder adds full path tracing and 60 FPS frame generation to Grand Theft Auto 2 via RTX Remix
Key points
- GTA2 RTX Remix adds full path tracing to Grand Theft Auto 2.
- The mod includes dynamic time-of-day cycles and 60 FPS frame generation.
- A custom Direct3D 9 renderer bridges legacy APIs with RTX Remix.
- The mod supports widescreen 16:9 displays and fixes object pop-in.
Modernizing a Classic Title
Modder gebdag released GTA2 RTX Remix, a modification for the 1999 game Grand Theft Auto 2. This mod utilizes Nvidia's RTX Remix technology to introduce full path tracing and dynamic time-of-day cycles, significantly updating the game's visual presentation. The project aims to bring modern graphical capabilities to the 27-year-old title.
Overcoming Technical Hurdles
Grand Theft Auto 2 originally used older graphics APIs like DirectDraw and an early version of Direct3D, which are not natively supported by Nvidia's RTX Remix. To overcome this, the modder developed a custom Direct3D 9 renderer. This renderer acts as an intermediary, translating the game's legacy graphics pipeline into a format compatible with RTX Remix through two DLLs (gta2dx9.dll and gta2dx9_vid.dll).
Visual and Gameplay Enhancements
The mod introduces realistic lighting, shadow effects, and dynamic day-night cycles to Anywhere City. Explosions, vehicle fires, and neon signs now feature their own light sources with glows and reflections. Beyond graphics, the mod also adds support for widescreen 16:9 displays, frame rates up to 60 FPS via Frame Generation technology, and addresses issues like cars and pedestrians popping in at screen edges.
Availability
GTA2 RTX Remix is an open-source project available on GitHub. Users need a copy of Grand Theft Auto 2 to utilize the mod.
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Primary sources
GitHub gebdag/gta2-rtx-remixReporting from
A modder developed GTA2 RTX Remix, which integrates Nvidia's RTX Remix technology into the 1999 game Grand Theft Auto 2, adding full path tracing, dynamic time-of-day cycles, and 60 FPS frame generation. This mod addresses the game's legacy graphics APIs by using a custom Direct3D 9 renderer, allowing modern visual enhancements and improved gameplay features.