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As anticipation builds for the upcoming release of GTA 6, players looking to revisit the series' roots can now experience Grand Theft Auto 2 with a new RTX Remix path tracing mod. This modification brings modern lighting technology to the 1999 title, offering a significant visual update for the classic game.
Developed by modder gabdeg, the project introduces full path tracing, which fundamentally alters the game's lighting. The mod enhances shadows and reflections while ensuring that light sources from explosions, gunfire, and fires interact dynamically with the environment. Additionally, the update implements a fully dynamic day and night cycle, allowing players to view Anywhere City under varying lighting conditions.
Beyond visual enhancements, the mod addresses technical limitations by fixing bugs associated with 16:9 aspect ratio displays and improving the overall framerate. It also includes an in-game menu that provides users with the ability to manually select the time of day.
The mod is available for free download. Furthermore, Grand Theft Auto 2 itself is provided by Rockstar at no cost, making this a accessible way for players to explore the title that preceded the open-world shift introduced by Grand Theft Auto III.
