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The DLSS 5 Backlash Is Still Swirling
Almost a week on, the controversy and backlash over NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 announcement are still swirling, following some mixed messaging from the company about how the tech works. A reveal trailer on Tuesday showcased multiple games like “Resident Evil Requiem,” “Starfield”, and “Hogwarts Legacy” using the new technology, which goes beyond simple upscaling and leads to massively revised visual appearances to games – especially character faces and the…
As a recent reader survey by the PCGH editorial team shows, only 30 percent of our readers in DLSS 5 see the milestone Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wants to have announced in the context of the GTC 2026.
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Announcement: A Controversial Step Forward or Just Trolling Gamers?
Nvidia’s recent announcement at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) on March 22, 2026, has stirred significant controversy within the gaming community, particularly with the introduction of its latest technology, DLSS 5. This new iteration of the Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology has been described by many as a provocative move by Nvidia, especially given its focus on integrating generative AI into game development. What is DLSS 5? …
Instead of revolutionizing video games with its stunning computer graphics, DLSS 5 has sparked a wave of criticism. Gamers and developers accuse Nvidia of using generative AI to destroy the artistic nature of games and "paint over" the image rather than enhance it.
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