Major Update for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Now Live
Today marks the official release of the first update for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which had its early access debut last Friday for customers who pre-ordered the Premium Edition. This patch introduces exciting new features and enhancements that are set to elevate the gameplay experience for users.
Introduction of Path Tracing
One of the standout features of this update is the implementation of full path tracing, a crucial component that was absent in the review build. This new graphical enhancement allows players with NVIDIA RTX graphics cards to enable this demanding yet stunning mode. For optimal performance, the developers recommend having a minimum of 12GB of VRAM.
Visual Enhancements Demonstrated
YouTuber Tyrian has shared a comparative video showcasing the visual improvements brought about by path tracing. Key features now include ray-traced sunlight shadows, reflections, and indirect illumination, all adjustable within the game’s graphics settings. While the visual fidelity is markedly improved with these features activated, players should be cautious of performance implications; for instance, Tyrian’s RTX 4080 experienced a performance drop that halved its frame rate at maximum settings.
Optimizing Performance with DLSS
To mitigate performance issues, players can utilize DLSS Super Resolution set to Performance mode alongside the necessary DLSS Frame Generation. For gamers looking to fully experience path tracing, the RTX 4090 proves to be the premium option until the anticipated RTX 5090 is released next month.
Bug Fixes and Upcoming Features
Additionally, this update addresses several bugs commonly found in post-launch patches, including a previously reported issue involving HDR and DLSS generating a moiré effect when used together. Furthermore, MachineGames has acknowledged the needs of AMD users, confirming that FidelityFX Super Resolution will be incorporated in a future update. A known issue persists where enabling DLSS can unintentionally slow down game performance at launch. Players are advised to switch from DLSS to TAA and back as a temporary workaround until a resolution is implemented.
Game Availability and Features
Currently, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is accessible on PC and Xbox Series S|X, with no additional costs for Game Pass subscribers. A PlayStation 5 version is also scheduled for release in Spring.
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