A new mod by Schreedr aims to significantly enhance the Path Tracing effects in Cyberpunk 2077. With a variety of presets available, the mod makes an already demanding graphics feature even more robust. In this article, we will walk you through the intricacies of this mod, its requirements, and how it alters the gaming experience.

Understanding Path Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077

Path Tracing is a rendering algorithm used in Cyberpunk 2077 that significantly enhances the realism of the game’s graphics. By default, Cyberpunk 2077 uses 2 rays and 2 bounces for its Path Tracing, which allows for fairly good visual effects but can be significantly improved upon.

How the New Mod Affects Graphics

The mod introduced by Schreedr is designed to improve the quality of Path Tracing by increasing the number of rays and ray-bounces. The increase in rays and bounces aims to produce more lifelike visuals by providing more accurate color and light distribution within the game.

Hardware Requirements: A Note on GPU Performance

The mod comes with a caveat. Due to the increased number of rays and bounces, it is even more GPU-intensive than the default Path Tracing in the game. As such, we strongly recommend this mod only for high-end GPUs like the RTX 4090, especially when running the game at high resolutions.

Different Versions of the Mod

The mod comes in several forms to suit different hardware configurations. The lite version features only one ray and one bounce, making it accessible for weaker GPUs. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the most demanding version of the mod employs 6 rays and 6 bounces, which will only run smoothly on top-end hardware.

Performance Benchmarks with the Mod

To provide some context, an RTX 4090 GPU could manage a minimum of 40 fps and an average of 51 fps at 4K resolution in DLSS 3.5 Performance Mode with Ray Reconstruction and Frame Generation. Thus, users should not expect the mod to run at its highest settings on any current GPUs.

Additional Mods to Consider

Other than this particular mod, there are several other modifications available for Cyberpunk 2077 that are compatible with Version 2.0 of the game. These range from mods that enhance photo mode to those that introduce new gameplay features like flying cars and additional explorable areas.

Enabling Ray Reconstruction in Ray Tracing Mode

Apart from Path Tracing, Cyberpunk 2077 also supports Ray Tracing with DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction, which is compatible with all NVIDIA RTX GPUs. To enable this feature, users have to make specific changes in the game’s configuration files, a guide for which is also available.

Final Thoughts

The new mod by Schreedr offers a considerable upgrade to Cyberpunk 2077’s graphics by improving its Path Tracing capabilities. However, the mod is best suited for high-end hardware due to its increased demand on GPU performance. As with any mod, it is advised to exercise caution and make sure your hardware can handle the increased graphical demands before installation.

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