Nvidia DLSS 5 releases this week with NBA 2K27, so the AI yassification filter's busy beautifying basketballers early doors
After being prematurely dug out of game files by modders late last week, Nvidia's DLSS 5 neural rendering tech is making its official debut in a matter of days. Yes, it's the filter which was criticised on reveal earlier this year for giving a bunch of game characters weird genAI makeovers. Unsurprisingly, given where those modders pulled the aformentioned files from, the tech's arriving with NBA…
Nvidia's groundbreaking DLSS 5 neural rendering technology is set to officially launch in the coming days, debuting in the upcoming NBA 2K27 video game. After being discovered by modders earlier this week, the controversial AI filter has been criticized for giving game characters unusual AI-generated appearances. However, the new DLSS 5 technology aims to address these concerns by using AI to generate rich lighting and material details, allowing developers to maintain their original artistic vision.
Unlike previous DLSS technologies that focused on reconstructing scene data, DLSS 5 utilizes the game engine's rendered frame, complete with artist-designed geometry, textures, and lighting buffers, as its foundation. This 3D-Guided Neural Rendering process ensures that the engine frame defines what must remain, while the artist directs changes to lighting and material details.
Nvidia emphasizes that the technology preserves the underlying facial proportions and geometry of characters, only altering aspects like light responses and material detail. While some side-by-side examples of DLSS 5 in action may appear uncanny, the NBA 2K27 debut seems like a strategic choice to avoid the artistic intent debate that has arisen with previous applications.
Since its announcement in March, Nvidia has made significant progress, achieving a 5X performance gain in just six months. This rapid improvement stems from pipeline optimizations and neural model refinements, resulting in faster execution and better image quality. The company remains committed to continuous improvements, with further optimizations expected in the fall.
To use DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27, users will need a GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics card in their desktop or laptop. Streaming via GeForce Now is the only alternative option. Detailed instructions for installing the special driver and enabling DLSS 5 will be provided in the post.
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