Nvidia released lots of screenshots to give us a taste of what Half-Life 2 RTX will look like, and it shows off some impressive visual improvements. If it’s anything like Portal with RTX, though, Half-Life 2 RTX will be a demanding game that will only run on some of the most powerful PCs. So far, Nvidia has confirmed that Half-Life 2 RTX will support DLSS 3, RTX IO, and other “modernized assets.” It’s likely the closest we’re getting to a full-on Black Mesa-style remake for Half-Life 2. Now, some of those modders have come together to form Orbifold Studios and are working with Nvidia to release Half-Life 2 RTX.

This game, which was originally released in 2004, set a new bar for first-person shooters and has a vibrant modding community. It’s not surprising that Nvidia would move on to what is probably Valve’s other most influential game, Half-Life 2. Last year, Valve Software’s Portal got this treatment, and Digital Trends called it the most demanding PC game we’ve ever tested. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry.

Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Half-Life 2 RTX is the latest in a long stream of fan-made remasters for classic PC games that demonstrate the power of Nvidia’s latest technology. Half-life: Opposing Force Free Download Repacklab Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in Half-life Opposing Force as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman.

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