How to Enable Ray Tracing in Ghostrunner 2

Welcome to our friendly guide on how to enable Ray Tracing in Ghostrunner 2! Ray Tracing can enhance your gaming experience by providing realistic lighting and reflections. Follow the steps below to enable this feature and take your gameplay visuals to the next level!

Before we begin, make sure you close both the game and Steam. This will ensure that the changes we make are applied correctly. Ray Tracing requires specific modifications to the game's settings, so it's essential to start with a clean slate.

Now that the game and Steam are closed, locate the "GameUserSettings" file for Ghostrunner 2. You can usually find it in the game's installation folder or Documents directory. Open it with a text editor of your choice, such as Notepad or Sublime Text.

In the "GameUserSettings" file, you need to modify the value for RaytracingEnabled. Look for a line that reads "RaytracingEnabled=0" or something similar. If you can't find it, simply add a new line with this value. Change the "0" to "1", so it reads "RaytracingEnabled=1". This will enable Ray Tracing in the game.

After modifying the "RaytracingEnabled" value, save the changes to the "GameUserSettings" file. To prevent any accidental modifications in the future, right-click on the file, select Properties, and tick the "Read-only" option. This will ensure that the game doesn't overwrite your changes.

Now it's time to add the necessary launch option in Steam. Open Steam and go to your game library. Right-click on Ghostrunner 2 and select Properties from the drop-down menu. In the Properties window, navigate to the General tab. In the Launch Options section, add "-dx12" (without quotes). This launch option tells the game to use DirectX 12, which is required for Ray Tracing.

With the launch option added, you're ready to start Ghostrunner 2. Launch the game through Steam, and the changes you made in the previous steps will be applied. The game will now utilize the DirectX 12 API, enabling Ray Tracing.

Once you're in the game, access the settings menu. You'll notice that the Ray Tracing option is no longer greyed out. This means that the game recognizes the changes you made to enable this feature.

Before diving into the game fully, it's recommended to disable Ray Tracing temporarily. Some players have reported potential bugs that may cause the game to close when Ray Tracing is enabled. By disabling it initially, you can avoid any such issues. You can always enable Ray Tracing later after loading a level and ensuring stability.

With the settings adjusted, continue playing Ghostrunner 2 by starting the game and loading a level of your choice. This will allow you to experience the game with enhanced visuals and a more immersive environment. Take some time to admire the improved lighting and reflections that Ray Tracing brings to the game.

After loading a level and confirming that the game is running smoothly, access the settings menu again. This time, enable Ray Tracing to fully experience its stunning visual effects within Ghostrunner 2. By enabling Ray Tracing at this point, you can enjoy the game with all its graphical enhancements while reducing the risk of encountering any potential bugs.