Path Traced GTA 4 Emerges from RTX Remix Test Build
The world of video game modding continues to push boundaries as RTX modder xoxor4d has released an initial compatibility build for Rockstar’s classic Grand Theft Auto 4. This groundbreaking development provides our first look at the 2008 title transformed with fully path traced graphics through NVIDIA’s RTX Remix platform.
Community Testing Reveals Visual Transformation
ResetEra user gabdeg managed to test the early build, which according to analysis currently remains exclusive to xoxor4d’s Patreon subscribers at the $10 monthly Chocolate Strawberry Advocate Tester tier. The tester shared several screenshots while noting they fail to capture the full extent of GTA 4’s visual improvement under path tracing – all achieved without modifying the game’s original textures.
Proven Modding Expertise
xoxor4d brings significant credibility to this project, having previously adapted multiple popular titles for RTX technology including Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Portal 2, and Left 4 Dead 2. Their work on the latter resulted in Left 4 Dead 2 RTX NTD, a specialized build dedicated to remaking the game’s No Mercy campaign with enhanced lighting and reflections.
Technical Requirements and Compatibility
On the RTX Remix Compatibility Mods Discord, xoxor4d provided detailed specifications for interested users:
- Game Version: Latest Complete Edition (1.2.0.59) from Steam or Rockstar Games
- Platform Recommendation: Rockstar version preferred, though Steam works in fullscreen mode
- Mod Compatibility: Works with Fusion Fix though may cause issues
Experts note that Fusion Fix remains a popular GTA 4 modification that addresses various game issues while adding features like Field of View adjustment, effect toggles for motion blur and bloom, and FPS limiting capabilities.
Public Release Timeline
The modder confirmed that public availability of the RTX Remix compatibility modification won’t occur before month’s end, giving the community time to anticipate what promises to be one of the most significant visual overhauls for the classic Liberty City experience.
