Nvidia's DLSS 5 Teases AI-Powered, Photo-Realistic Lighting--And The Backlash Is Strong

Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI-powered technology that aims to create photorealistic lighting and material changes at a per-pixel level. While demonstrated with striking results on games like Resident Evil Requiem and Starfield, the announcement has drawn significant backlash from some developers and players who feel it alters artistic intent and applies an "airbrush filter." The technology is slated for release later this year and requires high-end hardware, with early previews suggesting substantial VRAM demands.

• GAME The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
• GAME Assassin's Creed Shadows
• GAME Resident Evil Requiem
• COMPANY Bethesda
• COMPANY Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• PLATFORM PC
• GAME Starfield
• COMPANY Capcom
• COMPANY Ubisoft
• COMPANY NVIDIA