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Helldivers 2 is Adding Support for DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR, and More on May 27th
Arrowhead Game Studios is releasing a performance update for Helldivers 2 on May 27th, introducing support for various upscaling technologies including Nvidia DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4.0.3, and Intel XeSS 3.0 on PC. The update also brings Variable Refresh Rate, Variable Rate Shading, and Dynamic Resolution Scaling to consoles and PC, with performance modes being enhanced on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Midday Consolidation
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that State of Play will return on Tuesday, June 2. The broadcast will feature details on PlayStation 5 Pro's PSSR upscaling technology.
'Every Detail Matters': Sony Drops New Promo for $900 PS5 Pro
Sony has released a new commercial for the PlayStation 5 Pro, emphasizing "every detail matters" and highlighting its enhanced visuals for games like Ghost of Yotei and God of War Ragnarok. The console's price has increased to $899.99, with discussions around its value proposition and the benefits of its PSSR2 upscaling technology.
'It's a Clear Upgrade': Why 007 First Light Will Look and Play Best on PS5 Pro
IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will leverage PlayStation 5 Pro's PSSR2 upscaling technology for a significant visual upgrade, offering denser details and improved character models. Technical Director Henrik Schlichter stated that the implementation was surprisingly quick, taking only about a day. While base PlayStation 5 owners will still benefit from FSR 3.1.5, the optimal console experience will be on the more expensive PlayStation 5 Pro.
007 First Light on PS5 Pro: upgraded PSSR upscaling details
007 First Light will feature upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling by default on the PlayStation 5 Pro, enhancing image quality with sharper details and better temporal stability. IO Interactive found the integration of Sony's machine-learning-based technology to be remarkably smooth, requiring minimal per-scene tuning. Players on other platforms will continue to use FSR 3.1.5.
007 First Light Supports Upgraded PSSR on PS5 Pro, IOI Touts “Meaningful Jump in Image Quality”
IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will feature Upgraded PSSR support on PlayStation 5 Pro, promising a significant improvement in image quality and temporal stability. Technical director Henrik Schlichter stated that the implementation was quick and effective, requiring minimal work from the development team. The game will also utilize AMD FSR 3.1.5 as its upscaler on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
AMD FSR 4.1 Coming to RDNA 2 Will Benefit Xbox Series X More Than PS5 Due to Hardware, SDK – Rumor
A rumor suggests that AMD's upcoming FSR 4.1 upscaling technology, initially announced for RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 GPUs, may come to current-generation consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. YouTuber Moore's Law Is Dead speculates that the Xbox Series X could see greater performance benefits than the base PlayStation 5 due to differences in hardware capabilities and SDK support, with Xbox's SDK reportedly having better plugins for FSR 3 and later versions.
AMD FSR 4.1 Coming to Older Graphics Cards
AMD is preparing to release version 4.1 of its FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) upscaling technology. This new version will extend support to older 7000-series AMD graphics cards, specifically RDNA 3 architecture.
AMD will bring its next-generation FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to older GPUs
AMD will release its next-generation FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 4.1 upscaling technology in July, making it available to players with RDNA 3 graphics cards. The technology is expected to be implemented in over 300 games.
AMD bringing FSR 4.1 ML-powered upscaling to RX 7000-series in July, RX 6000-series in 2027
AMD announced that FSR Upscaling 4.1 will be released for Radeon RX 7000-series graphics cards in July, with support for RX 6000-series cards planned for 2027. This update brings machine learning-powered upscaling to a wider range of AMD hardware, though full ML-powered features like Frame Generation remain exclusive to newer RDNA 4 cards.
The AI-Powered Tech Behind PSSR 2 Is Coming To Older AMD GPUs, Including The Steam Machine
AMD announced that its AI-powered upscaling technology, FSR 4.1, will be available on older GPU generations, including RDNA 3 cards starting in July and RDNA 2 GPUs in early 2027. This expansion brings the technology, also used in PSSR 2 on PlayStation 5 Pro, to hardware like the Steam Deck and potentially consoles such as the Xbox Series X, depending on developer implementation.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is Steam Deck certified… but how?
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been confirmed as Steam Deck certified ahead of its May 22nd launch, despite recent PC minimum requirements causing confusion. The stated requirements, which necessitate upscaling and frame generation for 1080p/30fps, seem incongruous with the Steam Deck's less powerful hardware, raising questions about the game's actual performance targets.
Here are the Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight system requirements so you can save Gotham without stutters
The system requirements for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight have been revealed, detailing minimum, recommended, and 4K configurations for PC players. The game targets 1080p at 30 FPS on minimum settings, 1440p at 60 FPS recommended, and 2160p at 60 FPS for 4K, with an emphasis on utilizing upscaling technologies like DLSS, FSR, or XeSS for optimal performance.
Nvidia RTX 5050 review (Palit Dual edition)
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 is recommended for budget PC gamers, offering reliable 1080p and decent 1440p performance with upscaling, outperforming Intel's B580 and often undercutting AMD's RX 9060 XT. While it matches the performance of the previous generation's RTX 4060 at a similar price point, its design shows little ambition beyond being 'good enough'. The card runs cool and quiet, and benefits from Nvidia's DLSS 4 technology, making it a solid, if unexciting, choice for those with a strict budget.
GOTY Candidate Pragmata Gets Even Better Visuals on PS5 Pro with New Patch
A new patch, version 1.21, has been released for the game Pragmata, enhancing its visual presentation on the PlayStation 5 Pro. The update increases the internal resolution from 864p to 1080p, leading to sharper reflections when using Sony's PSSR2 upscaling technology to reach 4K. While this may cause minor frame rate fluctuations, VRR displays should mitigate the impact.
Evening Mobilization
A hands-on preview of Windows' new upscaling technology, presented as a rival to DLSS, suggests it is not yet ready to significantly improve the experience of handheld PC gaming. The technology's current state indicates it needs further development.
Finally, Windows 11 desktop PC users can enjoy Xbox Mode — and Microsoft has a new gift for Ally X users
Microsoft has begun rolling out "Xbox Mode" for Windows 11 desktop PCs, a feature previously available to Xbox Insiders, which aims to streamline the gaming experience by launching games in a dedicated menu and disabling background processes. Additionally, Auto SR upscaling technology is now available for Asus ROG Xbox Ally X users via the Game Bar, offering improved frame rates and image quality.
Morning Tech Bits
NVIDIA's DLSS 4.5 technology outperformed AMD's FSR 4.1 in a blind test, with gamers preferring NVIDIA's upscaler in six out of seven games. The article also briefly mentions Valve's disappointment regarding delays with the Steam Machine.
ROG Xbox Ally X owners can now choose between AMD's FSR upscaler or Microsoft's NPU-powered Auto SR for better…
The ASUS ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC now offers Microsoft's Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR) upscaling technology, powered by its Neural Processing Unit (NPU), as an alternative to AMD's FSR. Auto SR is designed to run on the NPU when game-integrated super resolution is unavailable or when hardware constraints prevent it from simultaneously delivering quality and FPS.
If the RAMpocalypse doesn't price them into oblivion, the next generation of hot handheld gaming PCs could well be…
Intel's upcoming Arc G3 Extreme processor, potentially for handheld gaming PCs, shows promising benchmark results, outperforming AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme in multithreaded performance. While the iGPU performance is expected to be a strong point, the high cost of components like LPDDR5x memory could lead to a significant price tag for devices featuring this chip.
