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Ubisoft Unveils Ray Tracing Revolution at GDC 2025

5/13/2025

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At GDC 2025, Ubisoft's Nicolas Lopez revealed a game-changing shift in the industry: developers are moving from traditional baked lighting to cutting-edge ray tracing. This transition not only streamlines development and cuts down game sizes but also elevates visual quality, making it a preferred choice for creating immersive worlds like those in Assassin's Creed.

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At GDC 2025, Ubisoft's Nicolas Lopez revealed a game-changing shift in the industry: developers are moving from traditional baked lighting to cutting-edge ray tracing. This transition not only streamlines development and cuts down game sizes but also elevates visual quality, making it a preferred choice for creating immersive worlds like those in Assassin's Creed.