# Nvidia RTX path tracing technology updates

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nvidia-rtx-path-tracing-technology-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-28T13:58:55.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Nvidia has introduced several advancements to its path tracing and ray tracing technologies. The company released version 1.9.0 of its RTX Path Tracing developer tool, which offers up to a 20% performance increase, reduced memory usage for Opacity Micromaps, and support for Windows on Arm.

Furthering the integration of these technologies into consumer software, Nvidia released version 1.6 of its RTX Remix platform. This update enables path tracing and DLSS acceleration for Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.1. Additionally, Nvidia collaborated with S-GAME to implement ray tracing and path tracing supported by DLSS 4.5 in the upcoming title Phantom Blade Zero.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: NVIDIA brings path tracing to Minecraft Java via RTX Remix

NVIDIA's RTX Remix 1.6 introduces path tracing and DLSS support to Minecraft: Java Edition, alongside the launch of Phantom Blade Zero featuring DLSS 4.5.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-brings-path-tracing-to-minecraft-java-via-rtx-remix

### 2026-10-27: Nvidia updates RTX Path Tracing tool with 20% performance boost

Nvidia's updated RTX Path Tracing tool (v1.9.0) offers a 20% performance increase, improved memory efficiency, and new support for Windows on Arm.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-updates-rtx-path-tracing-tool-with-20-performance-boost

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