Better handling of specular (shiny) surfaces, allowing light to bounce more accurately across polished floors and metallic objects.
The , announced around October 30, 2020, was aimed at refining the stability and quality of these effects. Key Features and Enhancements in 0.17.0.2 rtgi 0.17.0.2 release
The RTGI 0.17.0.2 release fundamentally altered how scenes were lit. By enabling true GI, dark corners in games became naturally lit by light bouncing off nearby surfaces, removing the "flatness" seen in traditional SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion). Key improvements noted by users included: Better handling of specular (shiny) surfaces, allowing light