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Portal’s Free Ray-Tracing DLC was Created Using Nvidia's AI Upscaling Tech

— November 29, 2022 — Tech
Portal, a first-person puzzle game that recently saw significant popularity in online memes, has announced a new free DLC that will launch on December 8. In addition to adding ray-tracing functionality and newly created high-resolution textures and models to the game, Portal with RTX was announced alongside Nvidia's new RTX 4080 and 4090 graphics cards. The 15-year-old title seems virtually brand-new, thanks to the improved lighting and reflections provided by the new graphics.

The most recent iteration of Nvidia's AI upscaling technology, DLSS 3, is supported by Portal with RTX and is intended to improve resolution and frame rate when paired with the company's most recent graphics cards. DLSS 3 is only available on Nvidia's 40-series GPUs; previous Nvidia graphics cards can only use DLSS 2.

Image Credit: Nvidia
Trend Themes
1. AI Upscaling Tech - The use of Nvidia's DLSS 3 technology in Portal's new DLC creates opportunities for AI upscaling to improve graphics across various industry sectors.
2. Ray-tracing Functionality - Portal's inclusion of ray-tracing functionality in its new DLC demonstrates the potential for the latest graphics technology across various game genres and industries, including film production companies and architecture firms.
3. Improved Lighting and Reflections - The success of Portal's improved lighting and reflections with Nvidia's new graphics technology paves the way for visual upgrades in other virtual reality environments such as amusement parks, virtual museums, and retail environments.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The integration of Nvidia's DLSS 3 technology and ray-tracing functionality with Portal's new DLC is a sign of continuous innovation and disruption in the gaming industry.
2. Film Production - Nvidia's AI upscaling technology and ray-tracing capabilities could significantly enhance the visual quality and realism of special effects and animation work in Hollywood studios.
3. Architecture - The application of ray-tracing technology in virtual tours and renderings could revolutionize the architecture industry's visualization capabilities, enabling professionals to convey designs with high-quality lighting and reflections.
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