Reshade - Rtgi 0.36.1

Code rewrites allow for a smoother frame rate compared to older 0.3x builds.

[Game Engine Output] ──> [Depth Buffer & Color Data] ──> [RTGI Shader Processing] ──> [Final Ray-Traced Output]

Controls the accuracy of the lighting. Setting this to 3 or 4 provides excellent performance, while 7 or 8 offers maximum visual quality at a steep hardware cost. Lighting and Blending

Enable this to generate micro-shadows under characters' feet, small pebbles, and foliage, removing the "floating" look common in older games. Performance Tweaks Reshade Rtgi 0.36.1

By applying this to older titles (e.g., The Witcher 3 , Skyrim ), it brings them closer to the visual quality of modern path-traced games. Performance and Setup: 0.36.1 Requirements

Determines how far a light bounce can travel. High values are great for expansive open worlds; low values work best for tight, indoor corridors.

is not the most advanced ray tracing injector available today, but it is the last universally accessible one. For breathing new life into classic games, adding subtle depth to flat scenes, or learning how screen‑space global illumination works without paying a subscription, it’s an indispensable tool. Fire up an old favorite, enable 0.36.1, and watch how shadows suddenly feel aware of the colors around them. Code rewrites allow for a smoother frame rate

The shader optimizes how rays are distributed across the screen. It prioritizes detailed ray allocation where shadows change sharply, while using fewer rays on flat, uniform surfaces. This balancing act recovers valuable frame rates. Infinite Bounces Simulation

Locate the Shaders and Textures directories inside the zip file.

, adding depth and immersion that standard ambient occlusion often misses. How to Install and Setup Lighting and Blending Enable this to generate micro-shadows

The game must utilize a 3D rendering engine with an accessible depth buffer.

Gilcher continues to develop RTGI while also working on more advanced path‑tracing add‑ons. However, RTGI remains his signature work, and version 0.36.1 is the result of years of refinement.