This Steam tool lets you fudge Nvidia DLSS 5 to easily work on PC games

A new tool for Steam enables users to easily implement Nvidia's DLSS 5 neural rendering technique in a variety of PC games without having to modify game files or install additional DLLs. The Borderless Gaming app, which is available on Steam, now features DLSS 5 support. Users can simply install the effect, choose a preset, and apply it to their game. The tool applies DLSS 5 directly through its own BGFX pipeline, rather than forwarding requests to Nvidia's DLLs.

The developer emphasizes that this implementation is not native DLSS 5 support, but rather a workaround to incorporate the neural rendering technique into games (with variable results). The Borderless Gaming app does not come with the DLSS 5 effect built-in, but after installation, users need to download the appropriate effect from GitHub. The tool should work on a wide range of GPUs, including those not officially supported by Nvidia.

Tests show that an RTX 3090 can achieve around 30fps with DLSS 5 enabled, although the frame rate will vary significantly based on the game and graphics settings. While the solution appears promising, the developer cautions that third-party apps should be downloaded and used at the user's own risk. The Steam reviews for the Borderless Gaming app have been mixed, with some users criticizing the addition of DLSS 5 as it may make games look worse.

Nvidia's DLSS 5 faced controversy upon its initial announcement, but the reception has generally improved since it became available in NBA 2K27. Despite the positive feedback, there is still a segment of the gaming community that questions Nvidia's involvement in tweaking and manipulating DLSS 5 technology. For now, with the positive reception, Nvidia may choose to turn a blind eye to such projects that modify DLSS 5.