Minecraft with RTX Beta rolling out on April 16

Hi Miners! As we keep on sharing the latest stuff going on in this world of adventures. Last year, we shared with you that Minecraft with Ray tracing is going to be introduced soon. We are excited to announce yet another cool update on this. So, Minecraft with RTX Beta rolling out this April 16th (Source).

How cool is that? We have got everything you need to know about this cool update. So, stay with us as we reveal all the details.

MINECRAFT WITH RTX BETA WILL BE FREE FOR ALL
WINDOWS 10 MINECRAFT BEDROCK OWNERS.

Minecraft with RTX Beta Preview

Let’s take a look at some of the exclusive screenshots shared by Nvidia.

Minecraft with RTX Beta Lighting
Take a look how the light is being filter through the trees
Minecraft with RTX Light and Shadows
Light emission and shadows look more deep
Minecraft RTX reflections
Variable Light reflections from objects

Now, Let’s take a sneak peek into how a scene will look with Minecraft with RTX OFF and ON.

Minecraft with RTX OFF
Minecraft with RTX OFF
Minecraft with RTX ON
Minecraft with RTX ON

Technical Review

Physically Based Materials

First, on the list is physically based materials which got an update. In standard Minecraft we get 2 properties for an object i.e. Color, Opacity. But this new update comes with 3 new parameters for an object.

  • Mettalic – Will it have metallic properties
  • Normal – What kind of surface will the object have
  • Emissive – Either the surface will emit light or not
  • Roughness – Roughness level of an object
Minecraft with RTX Physically based materials

DLSS 2.0 – A Big Leap

Minecraft with RTX Beta comes with an accelerated processing. Featuring the all new Nvidia DLSS 2.0. This is a really cool rendering technique which involve extensive use of AI.

NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 OVERVIEW

Here are few of the core feature which DLSS 2.0 brings to the table.

2X FASTER AI NETWORK

It is said to perform 2x faster than before and works on all RTX GPUs and Resolutions.

4X SUPER-RES WITH TEMPORAL FEEDBACK

Based of AI and temporal feedback it will predict and generate high-res images with clear images quality.

ONE AI MODEL FOR ALL GAMES

This technique also features one AI model for the all games. Making it easily integrate-able everywhere.

6 FREE RTX Maps Included

Moreover, This all new Minecraft with RTX Beta comes with 6 exciting new maps. Also, these maps are built by Top Minecraft Creators to give you a sense of how RTX feels like.

Of Temples & Totems

Created By: Razzleberries
Map Type: Adventure Map

Of Temples & Totems Map
Of Temples & Totems Minecraft RTX Map


Imagination Island

Created By: BlockWorks
Map Type: Adventure Map

Minecraft RTX Map - Imagination Island
Imagination Island RTX map


Crystal Palace

Created By: GeminiTay
Map Type: Survival Map

Crystal palace RTX Beta Map
Crystal palace by GeminiTay


Aquatic Adventure

Created By: Dr_Bond
Map Type: Adventure Map

Aquatic Adventure by Dr_Bond
Minecraft with RTX Beta Map - Aquatic Adventure


Color, Light & Shadow

Created By: PearlescentMoon
Map Type: Adventure Map

Color, Light & Shadow in Minecraft with RTX
Minecraft With RTX Beta -  Color, Light & Shadow


Neon District

Created By: Elysium Fire
Map Type: Creative Map

Neon District Creative Map
Minecraft RTX Beta Map - Neon District

Now, this update looks exciting ? Isn’t it?
So, you must be thinking , how to get it?

Download Minecraft with RTX Beta

Minecraft with RTX Beta will be available to download from 16th April 10 AM PDT. Before that you need to be ready for this by installing Minecraft with RTX Game Ready Driver. The driver with be available to download on 15th April 2020. Check on Nvidia Geforce website for step by step guide to get you started. So, save the date folks!

Do let us know what you think of this Minecraft RTX Beta in comments. We’ll be sharing more updates on this as things roll out.

Till then..

Bye!

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