Also, to access this beta, you just need to have "Minecraft" for Windows 10, download it and in turn download the free update shown on Xbox InsiderHub and have a GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card to enjoy this experience.
Next, we will explain what you need to do to download, install and activate RTX on your computer and enjoy this new graphic layer.
How can I download Minecraft RTX?
First of all, in order to play this version, you must have the Windows 10 operating system on your PC as it is only for this platform. In this way, it is a mandatory requirement that must be met in the installation and then follow these instructions:
- Locate the Windows icon on the launch bar to proceed to search for "Windows Store" and find and install the Xbox InsiderHub there.
- After the previous step, open Xbox InsiderHub and click on the "Hamburger Menu" located in the upper left corner (it is symbolized by three small horizontal lines).
- Proceed to connect by selecting "Insider Content" and now select " Minecraft for Windows 10 ”, After the whole procedure you will click on“ Join ”.
- At this point, you can click on "Manage" and select (if you wish) to be part of the normal Minecraft beta version (Minecraft Beta) or the raytraced version (Minecraft RTX Beta) this second option is the one that will activate.
- Once you have downloaded the Minecraft RTX version, download the latest version of the optimized driver from the Nvidia page so that it can run smoothly.
What do I need to use Minecraft RTX?
Your computer must have the card graphics GeForce RTX 2060 to be able to play smoothly in FullHD resolution (i.e. 1080p).
Therefore, with the RTX mode it does not drop below 30 frames per second, which is why it must be borne in mind that this is achieved by using la DLSS 2.0 graphics scaling technology Nvidia, which applies artificial intelligence to enlarge images without losing quality.
For now, as the Minecraft RTX game is in its beta version, please note that the game is not fully optimized and therefore you may experience inconsistencies when playing it with DLSS. Until then, it is suggested to set the settings to 1080p or 1440p otherwise, if you have the RTX 2080 card, you can play without any problems.
Improvements in the graphics section of Minecraft RTX
With this new technology in the game, it marks a before and after in contrast to the classic version of Minecraft, since adding global lights, shadows and reflections using the raytracing (in Spanish it means «ray tracing» which is responsible for improving the video game's lights, shadows and reflections) on all existing objects within the Minecraft world.
In turn, objects that radiate or emit light are more essential here because it actually determines whether you will be able to see within a specific space allowing you as a player, greater interaction with the environment.
Here's how the implementation of this new technology for smooth the textures and improve the performance of the video game, allows a greater experience and reality to you as a player you are experiencing within the game, making this experience unique.
