Nvidia's ai upscaling ignites controversy, but could be the future

Nvidia's latest AI upscaling technology, DLSS 5, has sparked heated debate in the gaming world, with some dismissing it as 'AI slop.' But Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director Daniel Vavra predicts that DLSS 5 will become a standard in the industry.

Dlss 5's radical changes

Nvidia showcased DLSS 5's capabilities with demos of games like Starfield, Hogwarts Legacy, and Resident Evil Requiem running with AI Reconstruction, the technology's most contentious feature.

Initial reactions indicate a mixed bag, with some praising the increased realism, while others criticize the altered visual and artistic style, and even noticeably changed character faces.

Vavra's optimism

According to Vavra, those opposed to DLSS 5 won't be able to stop its adoption. He envisions a future where developers can train DLSS 5 to replicate specific art styles or recreate certain characters, potentially reducing the need for more costly modeling techniques.