Serious Sam TFE: Ray Traced. Update 1.5: AMD

Update log

• RTGL1 with AMD support: thanks to kd-11!

Installation

1. Unzip TFE_RT_Bin.zip into an empty folder

2. Unzip TFE_RT_Textures.zip to the same folder

   • This archive contains textures (upscaled/PBR)

3. (Optional) DLSS:

   • download nvngx_dlss.dll, place into the Bin/ folder
   • download RayTracedGL1-DLSS.zip, and replace RayTracedGL1.dll in Bin/ with the downloaded one

4. Copy these original Serious Sam: The First Encounter files from the Steam folder:

   • Levels folder
   • 1_00_ExtraTools.gro
   • 1_00_music.gro
   • 1_00c.gro
   • 1_00c_Logo.gro
   • 1_00c_scripts.gro
   • 1_04_patch.gro

5. Launch Bin/SeriousSamTFE.exe

How to update

If you already have the previous version, you just need to:

1. Download TFE_RT_Bin.zip
2. Extract all files to the old folder, replacing the existing files

Warning

RivaTuner (or MSI Afterburner) may cause CRASHES, in that case, disabling them should help

Download

• TFE_RT_Textures.zip: https://github.com/.../v1.1/TFE_RT_Textures.zip (wasn't changed since the last release)
• TFE_RT_Bin.zip: https://github.com/.../v1.5/TFE_RT_Bin.zip or ⬇️

Serious Sam TFE: Ray Traced. Update 1.4: Lens Flares

Update log

• lens flare rendering
• upscaling techniques:
  • AMD FSR
  • Nvidia DLSS
• fixed some sparkles in the reflections (e.g. on weapons)
• mirrors can have texture on them
• sadly, still no AMD support, sorry :(

Future updates?

• better light source sampling only when TSE will be in development
• but no plans for TSE for the near future :/

Presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUwx8zLKfE

Installation

1. Unzip TFE_RT_Bin.zip into an empty folder

2. Unzip TFE_RT_Textures.zip to the same folder

   • This archive contains textures (upscaled/PBR)

3. Optionally download nvngx_dlss.dll and place into the Bin/ folder to use DLSS

4. Copy these original Serious Sam: The First Encounter files from the Steam folder:

   • Levels folder
   • 1_00_ExtraTools.gro
   • 1_00_music.gro
   • 1_00c.gro
   • 1_00c_Logo.gro
   • 1_00c_scripts.gro
   • 1_04_patch.gro

5. Launch Bin/SeriousSamTFE.exe

How to update

If you already have the previous version, you just need to:

1. Download TFE_RT_Bin.zip
2. Extract all files to the old folder, replacing the existing files

Warning

RivaTuner (or MSI Afterburner) may cause CRASHES, in that case, disabling them should help

Download

• TFE_RT_Textures.zip: https://github.com/.../v1.1/TFE_RT_Textures.zip (wasn't changed since the last release)
• TFE_RT_Bin.zip: https://github.com/.../v1.4/TFE_RT_Bin.zip or ⬇️

Serious Sam TFE: Ray Traced. Bug Fix 1.2.1

Presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUwx8zLKfE

Installation

1. Unzip TFE_RT_Bin.zip into an empty folder

2. Unzip TFE_RT_Textures.zip to the same folder

   • This archive contains textures (upscaled/PBR)

3. Copy these original Serious Sam: The First Encounter files from the Steam folder:

   • Levels folder
   • 1_00_ExtraTools.gro
   • 1_00_music.gro
   • 1_00c.gro
   • 1_00c_Logo.gro
   • 1_00c_scripts.gro
   • 1_04_patch.gro

4. Launch Bin/SeriousSamTFE.exe

How to update

If you already have the previous version, you just need to:

1. Download TFE_RT_Bin.zip
2. Extract all files to the old folder, replacing the existing files

Update log

• fixed bloom
• fixed reprojection in mirrors
• added FOV slider, default is 90
• sadly, still no AMD support, sorry :(

Future updates?

• major improvements / new features only when TSE will be in development
• no plans for TSE for the near future :/

Warning

RivaTuner (or MSI Afterburner) may cause CRASHES, in that case, disabling them should help

Download

• TFE_RT_Textures.zip: https://github.com/.../v1.1/TFE_RT_Textures.zip (wasn't changed since the last release)
• TFE_RT_Bin.zip: https://github.com/.../v1.2.1/TFE_RT_Bin.zip or ⬇️

Serious Sam TFE: Ray Traced. Update 1.2

Presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUwx8zLKfE

Installation

1. Unzip TFE_RT_Bin.zip into an empty folder
2. Unzip TFE_RT_Textures.zip to the same folder
   • This archive contains textures (upscaled/PBR)
3. Copy these original Serious Sam: The First Encounter files from the Steam folder:
   • Levels folder
   • 1_00_ExtraTools.gro
   • 1_00_music.gro
   • 1_00c.gro
   • 1_00c_Logo.gro
   • 1_00c_scripts.gro
   • 1_04_patch.gro
4. Launch Bin/SeriousSamTFE.exe
5. (Warning) Bloom is broken on most GPUs, please disable it in settings, if there are artifacts. Sorry.

How to update

If you already have the previous version, you will just need to:

1. Download only TFE_RT_Bin.zip
2. Extract all files to the old folder, replacing the existing files

Update log

• fixed temp Vulkan instance having incorrect Vulkan version, that was used to show GPU list in Video settings
  • thanks a lot to AnonTen
• added white point options to adjust overbright-ness
• added option to increase roughness on specular surfaces
• wider flashlight for higher FOV

Warning

RivaTuner (or MSI Afterburner) may cause CRASHES, in that case, disabling them should help

Download

• from OneDrive:
  • https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ag4qci8c4Y0y7jqHzHI2T9jj2oDF
• or from Github:
  • TFE_RT_Textures.zip wasn't changed since the last release: https://github.com/.../v1.1/TFE_RT_Textures.zip
  • TFE_RT_Bin.zip: https://github.com/.../v1.2/TFE_RT_Bin.zip or ⬇️

Serious Sam TFE: Ray Traced. Update 1.1

Presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUwx8zLKfE

Installation

1. Unzip TFE_RT_Bin.zip into an empty folder
2. Unzip TFE_RT_Textures.zip to the same folder
   • This archive contains textures (upscaled/PBR)
3. Copy these original Serious Sam: The First Encounter files from the Steam folder:
   • Levels folder
   • 1_00_ExtraTools.gro
   • 1_00_music.gro
   • 1_00c.gro
   • 1_00c_Logo.gro
   • 1_00c_scripts.gro
   • 1_04_patch.gro
4. Launch Bin/SeriousSamTFE.exe

How to update

If you already have the previous version, you will just need to:

1. Download only TFE_RT_Bin.zip
2. Extract all files to the old folder, replacing the existing files

Update log

• fixed sphere light weights related to geometric factor

Notes

• adjust srt_fTonemappingWhitePoint console variable: for example, the value of 1.5 makes too bright regions preserve more color information instead of being completely white (1.0)

Warning

RivaTuner (or MSI Afterburner) may cause CRASHES, in that case, disabling them should help

Download

• from OneDrive: https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ag4qci8c4Y0y7jqHzHI2T9jj2oDF
• or from Github: ⬇️