NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology continues to be adopted into more of 2024’s hottest games. DLSS leverages AI to boost frame rates and generate sharp imagery, enabling GeForce RTX gamers to maximize graphics settings and resolutions.
Major titles launching DLSS support include the Stormgate demo, Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2, Atomic Heart’s new expansion, and The Inquisitor. DLSS accelerates performance up to 2X on GeForce RTX GPUs. DLSS 3 further boosts speeds via AI frame generation.
Stormgate Demo Now Available with DLSS 3
Stormgate is an upcoming free-to-play real-time strategy game from former developers of Warcraft III and StarCraft II. It recently concluded a massively successful Kickstarter campaign, being the highest-earning RTS game Kickstarter of all time.
Built in Unreal Engine 5, Stormgate focuses on responsive, smooth gameplay at 4K resolution. The inclusion of DLSS 3 ensures high frame rates when playing at max settings. Download the February 5-12 demo now to experience ranked 1v1 matches and 3P co-op vs. AI accelerated by both DLSS 2 and now, DLSS 3.
Stormgate is currently in beta and is set to release on Steam this year.
Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 Launches with DLSS 3 and DLAA
Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 adds DLSS 3 support, enabling 4K 120+ FPS gameplay at max settings for GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers. DLSS Super Resolution is also available to boost speeds on RTX 20 and 30 series GPUs.
For those already achieving high frame rates, the new AI-powered Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA) mode further enriches graphics. DLAA utilizes ultra high native resolution rendering to maximize image quality rather than performance. GeForce gamers, dating back to GeForce GTX 900 series can also enable NVIDIA Reflex for reduced latency.
NVIDIA Reflex reduces system latency by up to 28%, resulting in more responsive controls and is now used by over 50 million monthly players monthly, activated by 90% of GeForce users across 90+ supported games.
Atomic Heart “Trapped in Limbo” Expansion Available Now with Support for DLSS 3
The “Trapped in Limbo” story expansion for Atomic Heart is out now, continuing the adventures of P-3. The extension features more twisted environments and unique enemies to demolish with exotic weapons.
Atomic Heart has included DLSS 3 support since launch, enabling all RTX gamers to accelerate and enhance performance. When playing through the new expansion, be sure to turn on DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex for maximum speeds and most responsive gameplay.
The Inquisitor Launches on February 8 with DLSS 2
The Inquisitor is a dark fantasy action-adventure from Kalypso Media, launching with day-one integration of DLSS 2 for GeForce RTX GPUs. The game tasks players with solving mysteries and crimes as Mordimer Madderdin, an Inquisitor in service of the church.
As an Inquisitor, you must solve mysteries and bring to justice those who have strayed from the faith, all while discovering the truth behind a sinister evil from another world seeking to invade the realm of the living.
Take advantage of DLSS 2 for an immediate performance boost on Day 1 for all GeForce RTX gamers.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden launches with DLSS 2, DLSS 3, and NVIDIA DLAA support
Set in 1695, this Action-RPG from Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD lets you play as Banishers with a quest of finding the source of evil while unraveling chilling mysteries, stepping into diverse landscapes, and interacting with characters whose fate is in your hands.
At launch, gamers can take advantage of DLSS 2 and DLSS 3 to accelerate performance. At 4K resolution and max settings enabled, RTX 40 Series users should see up to a 1.8X performance boost on average. This allows the RTX 4090 and 4080 SUPER to surpass 144 FPS at max settings. Lower tier GPUs also benefit greatly from DLSS, with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER reaching over 120 FPS, and the RTX 4070 SUPER reaching over 100 FPS. Gamers who don’t need a performance boost can enable DLAA for maximized image quality at native resolution.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds Exits Early Access, Supports DLSS 2
This single-player and co-op survival and building game transports you to a realm where you’re diminutive even compared to insects, making you easy prey. Play with up to 9 other explorers in cooperative mode as you craft weapons and protective gear, tame and mount beasts, construct shelters, and uncover the mysteries of this curious new domain.
From day one of Early Access, Smalland: Survive the Wilds has featured support for DLSS 2. With its exit from Early Access along with the launch of its 1.0 update, players can now explore the conclusion of the game’s story, and access more new content.
Skull and Bones Launches with Support for DLSS 2 and Ray Tracing
Developed by Ubisoft Singapore in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios, Skull and Bones is a co-op open world pirate action RPG where you play by your own rules with a goal of becoming the most infamous pirate kingpin, establishing your smuggling empire in a perilous world.
Craft unique ships, forge alliances, and take part in exciting naval battles as you overcome the odds and bring mayhem to the seas. Join the immersive world that offers new challenges and features every season.
PC gamers can activate Ray-Traced Global Illumination lighting for enhanced image quality, and accelerate performance with the power of DLSS 2. Don’t forget to download the new Game Ready Driver to further optimize your experience in Skull and Bones.
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU Now Available
NVIDIA’s new flagship gaming GPU, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, launched on February 7 starting at $999. According to reviews, the card delivers up to 2X the performance of the previous generation RTX 3080 Ti in the most advanced games.
Performance comparison videos:
- GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs RTX 3080 Ti | Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs RTX 3080 Ti & RTX 2080 SUPER | A Plague Tale: Requiem
- GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs RTX 3080 Ti & RTX 2080 SUPER | Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
The RTX 4080 SUPER excels at ray tracing and supports advanced features like DLSS Frame Generation. Reviewers praise its combination of cutting-edge graphics tech paired with blazing fast speeds.
The limited Founders Edition model is available directly from NVIDIA, while custom cards from partners like ASUS, Colorful, Gainward, GALAX, GIGABYTE, INNO3D, KFA2, MSI, Palit, PNY and ZOTAC offer factory-overclocked versions.
Here are excerpts from our reviews.
“If you’re looking for the top-tier RTX 4080 GPU, then the ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER OC is the best one there is. The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER OC boasts an impressive performance, build quality, and feature set arguably justifying its Php 20k premium for those who can shell out the cash to get the top-of-the-line RTX 4080 SUPER variant.”
“Overall, the Inno3D RTX 4080 SUPER X3 is an interesting take on cooling and will surely attract users who are looking for a less bulky GPU without little-to-no compromises in performance, cooling, and more importantly price. At the MSRP of Php 69,300, you’re getting a good balance of performance, build quality, and thermals in a slimmer package that can keep up with those beefy three-and-a-half-slot GPUs.”
With over 500 games and apps enhanced by GeForce RTX technology, there are constantly new DLSS and ray tracing integrations in the pipeline. Visit NVIDIA’s website for regular updates on the latest games adding DLSS support.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
