Original Tomb Raider Looks Glorious With RTX Remix Path Tracing

Aug 6, 2023 at 06:23am EDT
Tomb Raider

The original Tomb Raider is a rather old game whose visuals haven't aged particularly well, but even its early 3D polygonal graphics can look incredible with path tracing.

A video shared by Dominus Aurate on YouTube showcases the first entry in the popular series running with RTX Remix path tracing. While the game's textures still look dated, path tracing makes the game look amazing, enhancing its already atmosphere further and making us wish for a proper, modern remake even more.

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Following the release of Shadow of the Tomb Raider and the mobile roguelike Tomb Raider Reloaded, the popular series moved away from the spotlight, but the franchise is far from being over and done, as Crystal Dynamics is working on a new entry in the series that will release on a yet to be confirmed date. This new game will be powered by Unreal Engine 5 and will feature a confident Lara Croft in an environment that will reward exploration and creative pathfinding. Additionally, the new game will mark the beginning of a new interconnected universe for the series, as Amazon is planning to connect together the upcoming game and new film and television projects.

In case you want to learn more about the latest main entry in the series, the aforementioned Shadow of the Tomb Raider, you can learn more about it by checking out Alessio's review.

About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.

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