Rtgi 0.17.0.2 Release ((better))

RTGI (Realtime Global Illumination) v0.17.0.2

Here’s a useful write-up on the release, aimed at users of Pascal Gilcher’s popular ReShade shader.

Use Cases: Who Should Upgrade?

For the uninitiated, RTGI is a screen-space ray tracing shader that approximates realistic light bouncing, indirect lighting, and ambient occlusion in hundreds of DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 games. Version 0.17.0.2 is not merely a bug-fix patch; it represents weeks of optimization, better accuracy, and expanded compatibility. rtgi 0.17.0.2 release

Infinite Bounces

While 0.17.0.2 was a stable milestone, it has since been superseded by much newer versions (such as the 0.3x series), which introduced major features like and Temporal Upscaling . RTGI (Realtime Global Illumination) v0

Upgrade immediately if:

Technical Details

  1. Install or update ReShade to a compatible version (check ReShade docs; prefer the version recommended on MartysMods at time of use).
  2. Download RTGI v0.17.0.2 pack from the author’s distribution (MartysMods / Patreon posts; official site is martysmods.com). Note: some Patreon assets may be gated.
  3. Copy RTGI shader files into your ReShade shaders folder and any accompanying resources (presets, textures).
  4. Launch the game, open the ReShade overlay, enable RTGI and related shaders in the desired order (RTGI typically runs before color grading but after depth-aware effects).
  5. Choose a preset close to your desired quality/performance tradeoff. Tweak:
    • Gaming: RTGI 0.17.0.2 can be used to create more immersive and engaging gaming experiences, with accurate and dynamic lighting that simulates real-world environments.
    • Architecture and Product Visualization: The technology can be used to create highly realistic and detailed visualizations of buildings, products, and other complex geometries.
    • Film and Animation: RTGI 0.17.0.2 can be used to accelerate the rendering of complex scenes and reduce the time required for production.

    RTGI 0.17.0.2 breaks on very old ReShade versions

    Also, (pre-5.0). Update or stay on 0.16. Install or update ReShade to a compatible version