Portal 2’s Graphics Get RTX Enhancement: Ray Tracing Transforms the Game

Ray tracing technology, which has long been the standard for improving the visual component in games, continues to inspire modders to create remasters. One such project was the update of Portal 2, implemented by a craftsman under the nickname xoxor4d using RTX Remix.

The added mod makes the game’s graphics more realistic and atmospheric. This is especially noticeable in scenes with various light sources, where lighting effects, such as the glow of puzzles and portals, look much more impressive. However, in ordinary locations, the improvements are less pronounced. You can try out the modification now – the files are available for download on the GitHub platform.

Portal 2, released in 2011, has not yet received an official remaster with modern technologies. At the same time, the original Portal was reworked in 2022 with the support of NVIDIA, and its RTX version is available on Steam.