Nvidia's Controversial DLSS 5 Technology Launches on September 3
As the new DLSS technology launches for RTX 50 series cards and GeForce Now, the feature will be supported first in the game NBA 2K27.
Nvidia is preparing to officially release its DLSS 5 technology, which sparked debate with its announcement in March, to users this week.
Release Date and Supported Systems
Nvidia's next-generation DLSS 5 technology is being made available across RTX 50-series desktop and laptop graphics cards, as well as the GeForce Now cloud gaming service.
First Supporting Title and Performance
The first title to support the technology initially has been announced as the game NBA 2K27, which will meet PC gamers on September 3.
Artificial Intelligence and Controversial Details
While Nvidia emphasizes that this technology is a major breakthrough leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance realism based on source content, major changes in character appearances have drawn criticism.
Performance Impact and Hardware Requirements
The company anticipates a 50 to 60 percent performance drop with DLSS 5, while stating that a mid-range RTX 5060 can handle this load with six-fold frame generation.