If you’ve ever wanted ray-traced global illumination in older games like Skyrim, GTA V, Fallout 4, or Mass Effect, ReShade RTGI 0.36.1 is the most accessible entry point. This version represents the last free, open-source release of the shader before it evolved into the paid "RTGI (Full)" available on Patreon.
Unlike native hardware-level ray tracing (like NVIDIA’s RTX), RTGI is a post-process effect Reshade Rtgi 0.36.1
To get the latest official version (0.36.1 or newer), you typically need to support Marty McFly on and join his Discord for beta access. Install ReShade : Download the latest version of and point it to your game's launcher. Add RTGI Files : Move the shader and texture folders into your game's reshade-shaders directory. Configure Depth Buffers Unlocking Dynamic Lighting: A Practical Guide to ReShade
4. Performance is terrible (30+ FPS drop) Mid-range GPU (RTX 2060 / 3060):
