Nvidia has announced an expansion of its DLSS 5 support to include older RTX 40-series GPUs, alongside its initial launch on the latest RTX 50 GPUs. This decision comes after modders successfully ported a leaked version of DLSS 5 to various hardware configurations, prompting Nvidia to adjust its strategy.
DLSS 5 Launch Details
Initially, DLSS 5 was set to launch exclusively for RTX 50 GPUs with a focus on maintaining developers’ artistic control. However, Nvidia spokesperson Rajal Maharaj confirmed that the technology will also be available for RTX 40-series GPUs. “Our current focus is on optimizing performance for the GeForce RTX 50 Series with model updates expected later this fall. Once RTX 50 Series performance is more fully tuned, we plan to work on expanding official support to the GeForce RTX 40 Series,” Maharaj stated.
Limited Gamer Controls
Despite the expanded support, Nvidia has clarified that gamers will not have the same level of control over DLSS 5 settings as modders do. The company confirmed that for gamers, DLSS 5 will function as a simple on-or-off toggle. More granular controls, such as model selection and masking options, will remain in the hands of developers. However, developers may choose to offer some of these controls in their settings menus, similar to previous iterations of DLSS.
Integration and Performance
DLSS 5 is designed for easy integration into games, as it can automatically recognize and isolate objects within a scene. This capability allows for different levels of AI processing to be applied based on the type of object, enhancing the overall visual experience. Nvidia has also provided SDKs and a native plugin for Unreal Engine 5, enabling developers to apply DLSS 5 across entire games or selectively for different scenes.
As the gaming community awaits further details, Nvidia has indicated that more games are on the way that will incorporate DLSS 5 technology. The company has not confirmed specific titles but mentioned that many developers are actively integrating the technology into their projects. For more information, visit The Verge.
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