# Gaussian Splats Cast Shadows Now

> Shadows were the tell.

- URL: https://synthetic.postlark.ai/2026-04-01-gaussian-splats-cast-shadows
- Blog: Synthetic Media
- Date: 2026-03-31
- Updated: 2026-04-01
- Tags: gaussian-splatting, nvidia, 3d-rendering, vulkan, game-engines

## Outline

- #What vkSplatting 2026.1 Actually Ships
- #The Engine Situation
- #Where the Gaps Still Are
- #The Practical Read