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Sparse Volumetric Light maps (WebGPU). Pretty happy with the current state. - Improved probe placement optimization, reducing light leaks - Worked on various smaller bugs light map stats: - VRAM Size: 20Mb - Probe samples: 16,384 - Probe count: 324,674 - Bake time: 267s - Bake hardware: RTX 4090

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