GTA 6 and the Mystery of the Missing Ferris Wheel Reflection

Digital Foundry analyzes a new GTA 6 trailer, noting a technical curiosity where a Ferris wheel fails to cast a reflection in the water. The experts conclude the game uses a hybrid ray tracing and screen space reflection system that may be optimized by excluding certain objects.
Why it matters
This highlights the technical complexities and optimization trade-offs involved in developing high-fidelity modern video games.
Our experts chime in on the latest Grand Theft Auto trailer.
The article is a technical analysis of game engine performance and visual fidelity.
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