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    How to download Minecraft RTX

    Il Ray Tracing it is a technology that makes it possible to make the brightness within three-dimensional animations dynamic, and therefore very realistic (for example, allowing the visualization of “real” reflections on the glasses reproduced in 3D environments).


    It has been used for a long time within professional 3D rendering software, but in recent years it has forcefully entered the videogame market, following the development by NVIDIA of some video cards that support this mode.


    Minecraft announced in August 2019 the implementation of Ray Tracing in the version for Windows 10 of the game (let's talk about the version Bedrock), activating a program of Beta which allowed users with compatible computers to play on worlds developed to support the new graphics function.

    Starting with version 1.16.200 of the game, Ray Tracing is present in the options of every version of Minecraft for Windows 10, so there is no longer a need to participate in the Beta program to try it.

    If you intend to test this version of the game, you will need a fairly powerful computer though, as the minimum requirements to activate RTX are quite high.

    Specifically, you will need an NVIDIA RTX Series 20 or Series 30 graphics card. NVIDIA RTX 2060, released in 2018, is the first video card compatible with Ray Tracing technology.

    You will also need a processor of at least one Intel i5, a version of Windows 10 64-bit, At least 2GB of disk space and at least 8GB RAM.



    The features are for high-end computers, but if you own a machine with these features, you can't miss the new version of this game. Read on to find out how to do it in detail.

    In case you were wondering, at the moment there is no official package for the activation of Ray Tracing on the version Java of MinecraftHowever, thanks to the mods released by the community, it is possible to achieve similar effects. In particular, I recommend that you take a look at the shaderpack SEUS (Sonic Ether’s Unbelievable Shaders), which is currently still in its embryonic development stage but looks promising. More information on Minecraft shaders can be found in my dedicated tutorial.

    as to console version of Minecraft, even if the latest generation consoles, like Xbox Series X (made by Microsoft, which also owns Minecraft) e PS5 support technologies similar to RTX, for the moment no updates have been announced that introduce their use within the game. I will update this guide as soon as there are news in this regard.

    How to download Minecraft RTX

    How to download Minecraft RTX

    If you are going to download Minecraft RTX, you must go to the official page of the Windows 10 store and, if necessary, accept the opening of the store in question.

    From here, you can click the button Buy Now, to buy it at the cost of 26,99 €. Otherwise, if you have a promotional code to redeem, you will need to click the gray button with three black dots, and then click on the item Redeem code. In both cases you will need to sign in with your Microsoft account.


    Once logged in, you will need to choose your preferred payment method to complete the game purchase. Both card payment and PayPal are available. So click on the button Save, to confirm the payment method, and proceed with the purchase.


    If you are not clear about some steps, I suggest you take a look at my guide on how to install Minecraft. I reiterate that, currently, the version Java of Minecraft it does not have the option to activate Ray Tracing.

    Once you have purchased the game, all you have to do is press the button Install on my devices. You will then get the list of devices on which your Microsoft account is present, including your computer. Select it from the menu that appeared and press the button Install Ora.

    From the menu Home of your computer, you will be able to monitor the progress of the installation. Once complete, click on the game icon and wait for it to open before moving on to the next step in this guide.

    How to download or create Minecraft RTX worlds

    How to download Minecraft RTX

    Once Minecraft is installed, you will need to install a resource pack, in order to create worlds compatible with Ray Tracing; otherwise you will have to install pre-made worlds, on which you can activate the option.

    To install a resource pack you will have to follow some very specific steps, but don't worry, it's simpler than it seems. First go here and click on the link HD Foundational Resource Pack, to download the resource pack developed by NVIDIA for RTX (if you don't find the link, you can try to download the file directly by clicking here).


    After downloading thearchive .zip of the resource pack, extract it to a folder of your choice and you will have access to a folder named HD_Foundational_Resource_Pack: click with the right mouse button on it and select the item Copy give the menu answer.

    Now, bring up the panel Esegui ... Windows by pressing the key combination Win + R (Win is the key with the Windows flag on your PC keyboard), type % userprofile% in the box that appears on the screen and press the button Submit.


    A folder will open, in which you will have to press the key Show, placed at the top. Then check the option Show hidden items and click on the folder AppData, which will appear in the folder list. If you are unable to activate the display of hidden folders, read the guide I have dedicated to the topic.

    At this point, go to the sub-folders Local > Packages > Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe > LocalState > games > com.mojang > resource_packs. Once you reach this path, paste the previously unzipped folder (right click> Paste).

    How to download Minecraft RTX

    Now open Minecraft and fai clic sul tasto Play placed in the center of the screen, then go to Create New. Then click on the option New world, then up Resource Packs and within the menu My packages you should find the Resource Pack you just downloaded. Click Attiva e Crea And that's it.

    You have finally created a world compatible with RTX, within which you can select the option to play with Ray Tracing active. I'll show you how to activate it shortly, in the meantime I'll explain how to play on user-created worlds.

    If you intend to download pre-made worlds with the Ray Tracing option activated, open the game and click on the button Marketplace. Quindi il tasto award Worlds i went his All worlds.

    In the search bar that appeared at the top, type “RTX”. This will show you all the worlds compatible with the option. Some will be free, and you will recognize them by the writing Free placed at the bottom right, while others will be purchased.

    To install them, open the one you are interested in, finally all you have to do is press the button Free gray, or on the one corresponding to game coins or euros, and complete the purchase.

    Once the installation is complete, which you can follow through a loading bar on the screen, instead of the button Free o Buy Now, you can click on that Create this world. Press it and wait a few seconds, then click again Crea to enter.

    How to activate RTX in Minecraft

    How to download Minecraft RTX

    After downloading a compatible world, or a resource pack that allows you to activate Ray Tracing, open the game, click the button Play and select the corresponding world, otherwise create a new one with the downloaded resource pack active.

    Once in the game screen, Ray Tracing should already be active. Otherwise, to activate RTX, press the key ESC on your keyboard, then go to the voice Settings. In the screen that pops up, click on the option Video.

    Now go to the bottom, until you see the setting Ray Tracing: Once you have located it, click on the gray lever placed next to it, then click, at the top left, on the arrow next to the writing Settings; finally click on the option Resume Game.

    You can also activate the RTX option through the submenu Advanced Video. You should see the option named Ray Tracing DirectX, which can be activated through a lever which can turn green when clicked. From here you can adjust other settings, such as Render Distance in Ray Tracing and Particle redirection distance.

    Nothing simpler! The difference with the basic version of the game is considerable, so now you just have to try it and choose which one you prefer to play.

    How to download Minecraft RTX

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