Three Nintendo Ray Tracing & Rendering-Related Patents Published In Japan

Here comes the science bit...Now, we already know that the ability to use ray tracing is built into the Switch 2 console, baked into its very fibre, as an entirely untechnical person might say. However, we've yet to be presented with any examples of it in action on the new machine just yet.Well, as disappointing as it may be to not have had Mario's shiny face reflecting back on itself in real time from the get-go, Nintendo does seem to be up to something, at the very least, with regards to the tech. In a recent social media post, Nintendo Patents Watch has highlighted three patents published yesterday in Japan, two of which have ray tracing antics in mind.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Jun 26, 2025 - 17:30

Three Nintendo Ray Tracing & Rendering-Related Patents Published In Japan

Here comes the science bit...

Now, we already know that the ability to use ray tracing is built into the Switch 2 console, baked into its very fibre, as an entirely untechnical person might say. However, we've yet to be presented with any examples of it in action on the new machine just yet.

Well, as disappointing as it may be to not have had Mario's shiny face reflecting back on itself in real time from the get-go, Nintendo does seem to be up to something, at the very least, with regards to the tech. In a recent social media post, Nintendo Patents Watch has highlighted three patents published yesterday in Japan, two of which have ray tracing antics in mind.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com