# DLSS 5 release date window, comparisons, supported games, and everything else you need to know > Source: > Published: 2026-07-06 10:19:30+00:00 # DLSS 5 release date window, comparisons, supported games, and everything else you need to know [Read More](https://www.pcguide.com/earnings-disclaimer/) #### Table of Contents The next generation of Deep Learning Super Sampling, DLSS 5, was announced earlier this year at [Nvidia GTC in March 2026](https://www.pcguide.com/news/nvidia-gtc-2026-keynote-start-time-countdown-clock-and-what-to-expect-this-march/). It was met with mixed reviews, to say the least, centered around its new neural rendering feature. Either way, Nvidia officially announced its release for fall this year, and as that window fast approaches, we’ve put together everything we’ve learned so far. A poll we ran after its announcement revealed that [more than half of PC gamers](https://www.pcguide.com/news/poll-reveals-what-pc-gamers-think-about-dlss-5-neural-rendering-with-more-than-half-not-convinced-so-far/) weren’t too convinced by what the new AI-powered visuals offer. Of course, there’s much more to technology than just neural rendering, but it remains the focus of Nvidia’s comparisons so far. DLSS 5 “infuses pixels with photoreal lighting and materials” to provide a real-time visual overhaul. ## DLSS 5 release date window There is no exact release date for DLSS 5, and Nvidia has only confirmed that “DLSS 5 will arrive this Fall”. It hasn’t been shown off at all since Nvidia’s GTC preview in March this year, perhaps due to the immediate backlash it faced. There’s also the fact that Nvidia hasn’t had any new GPUs to offer in 2026, and current expectations say we’ll be waiting until [early 2027 for RTX 50 Super](https://www.pcguide.com/news/latest-rtx-50-super-launch-rumor-says-well-be-waiting-until-next-year-for-higher-vram-models/). In any case, the next big event to look forward to is the next [Nvidia GTC](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/) in Berlin, taking place on October 20-22. We can expect to see more from DLSS 5 during the event, as it lands within Nvidia’s fall/autumn release window. The technology may even get released during GTC Berlin, though this is pure speculation. Devs back in April suggested it [wasn’t production-ready ‘just yet’](https://www.pcguide.com/news/samson-tech-director-talks-dlss-5-implementation-says-it-doesnt-seem-production-ready-just-yet/). ## DLSS 5 side-by-side comparisons The quickest way to see how Nvidia DLSS 5’s neural rendering compares to non-DLSS counterparts is to check out Nvidia’s announcement video below. The video shows sweeping comparisons for Resident Evil Requiem, Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, and EA Sports FC. Full, interactive 4K renders are available on [Nvidia’s official blog post](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/dlss5-breakthrough-in-visual-fidelity-for-games/), which also includes the Zorah Tech Demo. As mentioned above, we expect to see more comparisons from Nvidia around the time of release, which could be some time in October based on the dates of the next Nvidia GTC. On top of that, based on the initial response from fans earlier this year, we’d expect to see some more variation in DLSS 5’s use cases and different art styles showcased next time around. ## Which games will support DLSS 5? So far, the [DLSS 5 games list](https://www.pcguide.com/news/dlss-5-games-list/) is relatively short, but we’re sure it will continue to grow as the technology develops and support widens. As mentioned, gamers were quick to criticize the new neural rendering technology, and that may deter some developers from offering it straight away. We’ve [already seen devs clash](https://www.pcguide.com/news/this-is-just-a-little-uncanny-beginning-says-kcd-director-as-game-devs-clash-over-dlss-5-neural-rendering/) over the tech. Either way, Nvidia-backed titles aren’t slowing down. - AION 2 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Black State - Cinder City - Delta Force - EA Sports FC - Hogwarts Legacy - Justice - NARAKA: BLADEPOINT - NITE: Neverness to Everness - Phantom Blade Zero - Resident Evil Requiem - Sea of Remnants - Starfield - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Where Winds Meet ## Is DLSS 5 an AI filter? Despite the immediate comparisons to an [‘AI filter’](https://www.pcguide.com/news/nvidia-says-devs-have-control-over-dlss-5-to-stop-it-looking-like-an-ai-filter-as-bethesda-reminds-everyone-its-a-very-early-look/) in online chatter, Nvidia was quick to address this concern. The company says game developers will have full artistic control over the technology to make sure the neural rendering technique stays true to the aesthetic. Important to note with this technology advance – game developers have full, detailed artistic control over DLSS 5’s effects to ensure they maintain their game’s unique aesthetic. The SDK includes things like intensity, color grading and masking off places where the effect shouldn’t be applied. It’s not a filter – DLSS 5 inputs the game’s color and motion vectors for each frame into the model, anchoring the output in the source 3D content. Nvidia, via[YouTube] ## How does DLSS 5 work? Focusing on the neural rendering model, [Nvidia says](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/dlss5-breakthrough-in-visual-fidelity-for-games/) DLSS 5 “takes a game’s color and motion vectors for each frame as input, and uses an AI model to infuse the scene with photoreal lighting and materials”. This remains consistent on a frame-to-frame basis. The neural rendering feature requires RTX 50 series hardware, and we’ll have to wait for benchmarks. DLSS 5’s early demos leveraged two RTX 5090 cards, but Nvidia says it will be optimized to run on one card in time for release. Following backlash, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was quick to say people were [“completely wrong”](https://www.pcguide.com/news/nvidia-ceo-explains-why-youre-completely-wrong-about-dlss-5-calls-it-content-control-generative-ai/) about how DLSS 5 works. He also went on to say that DLSS 5 can generate [“the opposite of photoreal”](https://www.pcguide.com/news/dlss-5-can-generate-the-opposite-of-photoreal-says-jensen-huang-as-he-states-i-dont-love-ai-slop-myself/) – so it doesn’t have to stray into the uncanny valley that many people have worried about in its initial reveals. Huang notes the technique “is not post-processing,” and instead uses generative AI fused with the geometry and textures. Nvidia says “the industry’s biggest publishers and game developers” will be supporting DLSS 5. Bethesda, CAPCOM, Hotta Studio, NetEase, NCSOFT, S-GAME, Tencent, Ubisoft, and Warner Bros. Games are listed so far. It’s clear DLSS 5 requires effort from the developer’s side to ensure the AI-generated visuals keep in line with the game’s aesthetic. ## Can you turn off DLSS 5? Yes, you will be able to turn off DLSS 5 and its Neural Rendering feature. However, it will be important to keep its other technologies enabled to enjoy enhanced performance with features such as upscaling and frame generation. While DLSS 5 seems to be moving away from fully focusing on boosting performance, these settings should still be available. [DLSS 4.5 was upgraded ](https://www.pcguide.com/news/review-benchmarks-for-dlss-6x-multi-frame-gen-arrive-with-latency-results-as-nvidia-upgrades-dlss-4-5-today/)at the end of March with support for Dynamic Multi Frame Gen with an up to 6x mode, so you can expect to see continued support. Nvidia also announced [DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction](https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/dlss-4-5-ray-reconstruction-1000-rtx-games-apps-out-now/) coming this August, which looks to wrap up the last of the 4.5 technologies before DLSS 5 comes along in the fall.