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RTX Hair arrives in Indiana Jones game this September
NVIDIA confirms RTX Hair will debut in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in September with exclusive support for Blackwell GPUs.
NVIDIA reveals RTX Hair will launch in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle this September, tied to the GeForce RTX 50 series and exclusive to Blackwell GPUs.
RTX Hair arrives in Indiana Jones game this September
During Gamescom 2025 NVIDIA announced that RTX Hair, a feature tied to GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, will arrive in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in September. The technology uses linear swept spheres to render hair with fewer triangles, aiming for better lighting and a smaller memory footprint. In this title, RTX Hair will be available only on Blackwell GPUs, with other cards sticking to the existing hair model.
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation was introduced earlier this year but RTX Hair was delayed as issues were resolved. The update will arrive alongside a story-based premium DLC called The Order of Giants, priced at €35 with the Digital Premium Upgrade.
Key Takeaways
"RTX Hair uses linear swept spheres to render hair more efficiently."
Describes the technical basis of the feature.
"Locking a visual upgrade to Blackwell GPUs could widen the gap between players."
Raises concerns about accessibility and equity.
"The €35 premium DLC suggests graphics upgrades are becoming payoffs beyond the base game."
Points to new revenue models in games.
The move to gate a graphical feature behind a new GPU line reflects a broader industry trend. It could boost GPU sales but risks leaving behind players who can't upgrade.
The price tag for the premium DLC adds to the sense that new visuals come with new costs. It is a test for how players value raw fidelity versus gameplay access.
Highlights
- RTX Hair comes with a new GPU trick and a small memory footprint
- Blackwell GPUs get exclusive access to RTX Hair in this title
- Premium DLC signals that graphics upgrades come with extra costs
- Hardware locked upgrades test the balance between visuals and inclusivity
Budget and hardware exclusivity raise accessibility concerns
The decision to tie RTX Hair to Blackwell GPUs and sell a separate premium DLC highlights potential budget and inclusivity risks. Players without the latest hardware may feel left out, raising questions about long-term audience reach and fairness.
The real test will be whether players feel the upgrade is worth the hardware and price.
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