: Keep in mind that ReShade disables depth buffer access automatically in multiplayer competitive games to prevent wall-hacking exploits.
The refinement of version numbers (from 0.16 to 0.17.0.2) suggests that Pascal Gilcher is moving toward a "1.0" release. This update focuses on . The addition of a robust temporal solution means the developer is likely working on integrating RTGI with DLSS/FSR 2.0 frameworks in future versions.
: Download the corresponding framework version from ReShade's official site and run the installer.
More accurate light bounce, ensuring objects don't "glow" unnaturally in dark environments. Common Troubleshooting: The "Double Image" Bug rtgi 0.17.0.2
is more than a version number; it is a testament to the power of open-source rendering research. For gamers stuck with older hardware or frustrated by the slow adoption of ray tracing in legacy games, this update delivers tangible visual improvements—smoother motion, fewer artifacts, and better performance scaling.
Help you (like the depth buffer not working).
If your game natively supports upscale technologies like Nvidia DLSS or AMD FSR, enable them. Running RTGI at a lower internal resolution via upscaling vastly improves frame rates. Final Verdict: Is It Worth It? : Keep in mind that ReShade disables depth
Correctly identifies fine geometric details, preventing light from "leaking" through solid walls. The Visual Impact: Global Illumination & Ambient Occlusion
That said, for 95% of third-person and first-person games released before 2018, is currently the best way to experience real-time global illumination without rewriting the game engine.
In traditional game rendering (rasterization), light typically travels in a straight line from the source to the object. If a red carpet is hit by sunlight, the nearby white wall stays white. In the real world, however, light bounces. That red carpet would reflect a subtle red glow onto the white wall—a phenomenon known as "color bleeding" or global illumination. The addition of a robust temporal solution means
The algorithm now better differentiates between "new light information" and "temporal noise." Users will notice that static scenes look plastic-smooth, while moving objects retain a natural grain without the dancing pixels of older iterations.
More recently, a mod for Stellar Blade adds RTGI along with ambient light correction and depth‑based sharpening. The installation process follows the same ReShade workflow described above: download the preset, extract the files into the game's executable directory, install ReShade with DirectX support, and activate the preset.