NVIDIA announces the release of DLSS 5, a 3D‑guided neural rendering technology, debuting in NBA 2K27 and expanding to several new games on September 3.
NVIDIA has officially unveiled DLSS 5, its latest 3‑D‑guided neural rendering technology, set to debut in NBA 2K27 on September 3 and roll out to a slate of upcoming titles.
What Is DLSS 5?
DLSS 5 builds on NVIDIA’s deep learning super‑sampling lineage, adding true 3‑D depth reconstruction to improve image quality and performance across a broader range of hardware.
First Game: NBA 2K27
The basketball franchise will be the launch title for DLSS 5, offering players smoother frame rates and sharper visuals without sacrificing the fast‑paced action that defines the series.
Additional Launch Titles
Beyond NBA 2K27, NVIDIA confirmed DLSS 5 will appear in several high‑profile releases:
- STAR WARS Zero – a new entry in the iconic sci‑fi saga
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword – reviving the classic action‑adventure
- The Blood of Dawnwalker – an upcoming indie RPG
These games will showcase DLSS 5’s ability to render complex scenes with enhanced detail while maintaining high frame rates, particularly on RTX‑40 series GPUs.
Availability and Compatibility
DLSS 5 will be available via a driver update slated for early September, and developers can integrate the technology through NVIDIA’s SDK, which supports both DirectX 12 and Vulkan APIs.
Gamers with compatible RTX hardware can enable DLSS 5 in the graphics settings of each supported title, selecting from performance, balanced, or quality modes to suit their preferences.
DLSS 5 represents a major step forward in real‑time rendering, delivering unprecedented visual fidelity without the performance penalty.
For more details, see the full announcement on TechPowerUp.