DLSS 3.5 and Full Ray Tracing Coming To Black Myth: Wukong, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT and Portal with RTX; Star Wars™ Outlaws Launching With DLSS 3 and Ray Tracing
By Andrew Burnes on March 14, 2024
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Over 500 RTX games and applications have revolutionized how people game and create with ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS and AI-powered technologies. Today, we’re unveiling even more RTX games that will deliver the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX gamers.
At GDC 2024, we’re announcing several new exciting integrations of cutting-edge RTX tech! In Black Myth: Wukong and NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, we’re working with our partners to incorporate Full Ray Tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 3.5.
In Portal with RTX, our free, fully ray-traced reimaging of Valve’s classic game, DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction and RTX IO are now available, further upgrading its technology, graphics and image quality. Diablo IV’s ray tracing update arrives March 26th.
Star Wars™ Outlaws will launch with DLSS 3 and ray-traced effects. The First Berserker: Khazan will launch with DLSS 3. And Sengoku Destiny introduced support for DLSS 3 earlier this week.
For further details about all of these announcements, keep reading.
NVIDIA DLSS: Max FPS, Max Quality. Powered by AI
NVIDIA DLSS is our award-winning AI rendering technology that increases graphics performance in games and apps using dedicated Tensor Core AI processors on GeForce RTX GPUs. In supported titles, listed here, all GeForce RTX users can enhance their experience with DLSS 2 Super Resolution, which taps into the power of a deep learning neural network to boost frame rates and generate beautiful, sharp images.
Owners of GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards and laptops can multiply frame rates using NVIDIA DLSS 3. In each supported game or app, performance is further accelerated by DLSS Frame Generation, bypassing CPU bottlenecks and other limitations to boost performance by up to 4X in the most demanding titles.
Our latest innovation, NVIDIA DLSS 3.5, features new DLSS Ray Reconstruction technology. When activated, DLSS Ray Reconstruction replaces hand-tuned ray tracing denoisers with a new unified AI model that enhances ray tracing in supported games, elevating image quality to new heights. Learn all about this exciting feature here.
If you own a GeForce RTX 20 or 30 Series graphics card or laptop, you can use DLSS Super Resolution and DLSS Ray Reconstruction in supported DLSS games. GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers can also activate DLSS Frame Generation, further accelerating performance. Additionally, integrations of DLSS 3 also include NVIDIA Reflex, reducing system latency for all GeForce RTX users, making games more responsive.
Black Myth: Wukong Launching With Full Ray Tracing & DLSS 3.5 August 20th
Based on the well-known Monkey King mythology, and the 16th Century Journey To The West novel, the Unreal Engine 5-powered Black Myth: Wukong is at the top of many people’s wish lists thanks to the release of jaw-dropping trailers in recent years.
To take Black Myth: Wukong to the next level, developer Game Science is upgrading the game with Full Ray Tracing, which will be enhanced by NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction on GeForce RTX PCs, giving GeForce gamers the definitive experience in this eagerly anticipated game.
Full Ray Tracing is a demanding but highly accurate way to render light and its effect on a scene. Also known as Path Tracing, this advanced ray tracing technique is used by visual effects artists to create film and TV graphics that are indistinguishable from reality, but until the arrival of GeForce RTX GPUs with RT Cores, and the AI-powered acceleration of NVIDIA DLSS, Full Ray Tracing in real-time video games was impossible.
Enabling Full Ray Tracing in Black Myth: Wukong sees environmental effects and detail taken to the next level. Reflections on water reflect all surrounding detail. Water caustics add further realism, accurately rendering the refraction and reflection of light. Fully ray-traced Global Illumination ensures lighting indoors and outdoors is pixel perfect, darkening areas where light is occluded or doesn’t reach, and realistically illuminating the world by bouncing light. And in concert with the lighting system, contact hardening and softening fully ray traced shadows are cast everywhere, rendering the smallest of shadows from leaves and pebbles, and those from geometry-rich buildings, the main character, and the gigantic bosses that must be overcome.
Take a first look at Black Myth: Wukong with Full Ray Tracing and DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction in the new trailer below.
Black Myth: Wukong launches August 20th - wishlist the game on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Adding Full Ray Tracing & DLSS 3.5
Developed by 24 Entertainment and published by NetEase Games Global, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is a 60-player melee-focused Battle Royale in where players can experience a unique fighting gameplay, combining fast movements in a large environment and a deep and intense melee combat system based on combos, parries, and counters.
Each week, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is one of the top 10 most played games on Steam. Having previously added DLSS Super Resolution, DLSS Frame Generation, and NVIDIA Reflex, 24 Entertainment is now upgrading NARAKA: BLADEPOINT with Full Ray Tracing and DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction.
Global Illumination, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion and Shadows will all be enhanced with richer, more detailed Full Ray Tracing, which will be further enhanced by DLSS 3.5’s Ray Reconstruction technology. Take a first look below in our new, exclusive NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Full Ray Tracing & DLSS 3.5 Gameplay Trailer:
With Full Ray Tracing enabled, the player’s surroundings are perfectly mirrored on water, the environment is naturally and accurately lit, shadows fall realistically across the world, softening as the distance from the shadow caster increases, and the realism of every game element is enhanced with high-fidelity ambient occlusion shading.
Initially, Full Ray Tracing will be available in three Player versus Player and Player versus Enemy areas, with further areas receiving upgrades over time.
If you don’t have a GeForce RTX PC or laptop, you can play NARAKA: BLADEPOINT in the cloud using the same technologies as GeForce RTX 40-Series owners, including DLSS 3.5, Full Ray Tracing, thanks to NVIDIA GeForce NOW Ultimate. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is already available on GeForce NOW with DLSS 3 and Reflex, and when the Full Ray Tracing update is released it too will be available to play via the cloud.
Portal with RTX DLSS 3.5 & RTX IO Update Available Now
Portal with RTX reimagines Valve’s timeless classic using full ray tracing, also known as path tracing, to accurately model the real-world properties of light, and how that light affects every surface and object. Illumination, shadows, reflections, refraction, and everything in between are all a result of the fully ray traced world and their interactions with upgraded assets, adding dazzling detail and dynamism to levels and effects.
Today, the free game upgrades to NVIDIA DLSS 3.5, leveraging its AI-powered Ray Reconstruction technology to improve the fidelity of full ray tracing, and the responsiveness of dynamic lighting effects. And with the introduction of NVIDIA RTX IO, texture loading times are accelerated, and the file size of the game has been reduced.
Download the update now on Steam, and get all the details about the tech upgrades, watch comparison videos, and check out DLSS 3.5 performance charts in our Portal with RTX NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 and RTX IO article.
Star WarsTM Outlaws Launching This Year With DLSS 3, Ray Tracing & Reflex
Later this year, experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game, Star Wars™ Outlaws. Star Wars™ Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess and her loyal companion Nix, as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.
“Here at Massive Entertainment, worldbuilding is a part of our DNA, and what better way to showcase our craft than creating the first-ever open world Star Wars game. Filled with distinct locations across the galaxy’s outer rim, both iconic and new, players will be able to experience the Star Wars underworld like never before. DLSS 3 gives us the performance headroom to bring our vision to life and to support additional ray tracing features, helping gamers fully immerse themselves in the adventures of Kay Vess and Nix.” - Tobias Carlsson, Technical Director
NVIDIA has collaborated with Ubisoft and LucasFilm Games to deliver the definitive PC experience for Star Wars™ Outlaws players, leveraging the game-changing technologies of GeForce RTX GPUs to enhance graphics, accelerate performance, and make gameplay even more responsive.
From day one, GeForce RTX gamers can activate NVIDIA DLSS 3, multiplying performance with DLSS Frame Generation on GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards, and boosting performance considerably with DLSS Super Resolution on all other GeForce RTX GPUs.
Powered by new hardware capabilities of the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture used in GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, DLSS 3 generates entirely new high quality frames, rather than just pixels. Through a process detailed in full in our NVIDIA DLSS 3 article, DLSS 3 combines DLSS Super Resolution technology and DLSS Frame Generation to reconstruct 7 out of every 8 of the displayed pixels, multiplying performance even in CPU-bound scenarios.
Additionally, all GeForce RTX gamers can activate NVIDIA Reflex, reducing system latency in Star Wars™ Outlaws. System latency affects the time it takes for actions to occur in-game - the lower your latency, the more responsive a game becomes, and the better the gameplay feels. Available in over 100 games, Reflex is used by over 50 million users each month, and with there being no downsides to the tech whatsoever, it’s a must-have for gamers wanting the most responsive experience possible.
Star Wars™ Outlaws is built using Massive Entertainment’s incredible Snowdrop Engine, enabling the developers to create the most detailed Star Wars™ experience you’ve ever seen, with perfectly recreated ships and iconic locations, and stunning worlds for you to visit and experience.
As part of our collaboration, Star Wars™ Outlaws on PC is also being enhanced with NVIDIA RTX Direct Illumination (RTXDI) and ray-traced Global Illumination lighting, taking visuals to the next level. RTXDI figures out the most important light samples in Star Wars™ Outlaws to cast physically accurate ray-traced shadows. Performance remains fast thanks to RTXDI’s innovative design, and on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs ray tracing gets even faster thanks to each card’s fourth generation, super fast Ray Tracing Cores.
Even if you don’t have a GeForce RTX PC or laptop, you can still enjoy Star Wars™ Outlaws by streaming it from the cloud with the same technologies as GeForce RTX 40-Series owners, including DLSS 3 and Reflex, thanks to NVIDIA GeForce NOW Ultimate. Members can play over 1,800 of the real and full PC versions of games they already own from Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, Ubisoft Connect, and GOG.com. Head over to the GeForce NOW website to learn more.
We’ll have more to share about the PC technology and features of Star Wars™ Outlaws closer to the game’s release, so be sure to stay tuned to GeForce.com.
Diablo IV Ray Tracing Update Arrives March 26th
Since launch in June 2023, Diablo IV GeForce RTX gamers have been accelerating performance by 2.5X on average at 4K, thanks to the inclusion of DLSS 3. And with NVIDIA Reflex, system latency was reduced by up to 67%, for the most responsive gameplay possible.
Coming March 26th, Diablo IV content will look even better thanks to the addition of 2 ray-traced effects. Armor, water, windows, and other suitably reflective surfaces will now feature accurate, realistic ray-traced reflections and ray-traced transparent reflections, making battles in Sanctuary even more spectacular. The many shadows of Diablo IV will be enhanced with ray tracing, adding extra detail to all scenes.
Stay tuned for more as we approach the ray tracing update’s March 26th release.
Sengoku Dynasty DLSS 3 Update Available Now
Superkami and Toplitz Productions' Sengoku Dynasty is an Early Access, multi genre blend of open-world RPG, city builder and life simulation, mixed with survival elements. Build up and become the leader of your own Dynasty during the turbulent times of feudal Japan.
Play solo or in co-op multiplayer and explore a beautiful open world as you gather resources, craft, hunt, build and farm to survive and support your village community. Fight tough enemies, become a great leader, and protect what you've created. Experience the beauty of nature and take part in ancient rituals to uncover the mysteries of the divine. Sengoku Dynasty offers an immersive insight to life in medieval Japan. Select your path as a Leader, Craftsman, Warrior, or Monk and embark on an epic journey.
In Sengoku Dynasty’s Kintsugi update, which launched earlier this week, DLSS 3 was added to the game, enabling all GeForce RTX gamers to accelerate performance with Super Resolution, and GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers to further improve performance with Frame Generation.
At 4K, max settings, DLSS 3 multiplies frame rates by an average of 2X, enabling the GeForce RTX 4070 to comfortably exceed 60 FPS. And on faster GPUs performance surpasses 100 FPS, topping out at 160 FPS on the GeForce RTX 4090.
At 2560x1440, a 1.7X performance multiplier enables all GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs to run at over 60 FPS with all settings maxed. On the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, and above, frame rates exceed 120, while the GeForce RTX 4090 hits 200.
For an overview of all the new features being added in the Kintsugi update, check out the Sengoku Dynasty Steam news hub.
The First Berserker: Khazan Launching With DLSS 3 & Reflex
NEXON and Neople’s The First Berserker: Khazan is an upcoming single-player hardcore action RPG from the extensive universe of Dungeon & Fighter (DNF) to millions of players around the world. Known for its dynamic, anime art style and distinct combat system, the DNF series combines the fast-paced, high-energy action of old-school brawlers with classic RPG elements, and has earned a loyal global fanbase. The reveal trailer features dynamic and thrilling hardcore action combat sequences through intense battle scenes with enemies. Khazan’s unique blend of cartoon graphics and impactful action, which is rare in the hardcore action genre, is generating fresh anticipation among many global gamers.
The Pell Los Empire has been saved – at a cost. After the Great General Khazan and Archmage Ozma defeat the Berserk Dragon Hismar and the Dragon Legion, players will step into the shoes of Khazan as he is falsely accused of treason and exiled beyond the empire. In this hardcore action RPG, thrilling combat takes center stage with every step of Khazan’s quest for vengeance against those who orchestrated his downfall, marked by intense, aggressive and ever-changing styles of battle.
To survive the relentless onslaught of antagonistic forces, players must master the art of combat, upgrade character skills and combine weapons and armor - each with unique perks. As players clear more difficult missions, they’ll go head-to-head with intimidating bosses, acquiring powerful gear and abilities to unleash vicious combos and stylish yet brutal take-downs.
When The First Berserker: Khazan launches, GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers can instantly accelerate their performance thanks to the day-one inclusion of NVIDIA DLSS 3, enabling them to experience the game at higher detail levels and resolutions. Stay tuned for more details.
THE FINALS Season 2 Available Today
Season 2 of THE FINALS launches today, and strange things are happening in the arena. The game show has been compromised by the rogue hacking collective CNS, and showrunners are scrambling to decipher their cryptic messages — but one thing is clear: the show must go on! Throughout the jam-packed season of this free-to-play game, contestants can experience new weapons for each class, the hacked new map SYS$HORIZON, the all-new 5v5 game mode Power Shift, a new skill-based League System, rewarded weekly career progression, private matches — for now in a feature-limited beta version — and the new Hacker Playstyle, which adds several ways for contestants to alter the arena to their favor.
To ensure frame rates stay high in this fast-paced shooter, GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers can activate NVIDIA DLSS 3 Frame Generation, and all other GeForce RTX players can enable DLSS 2 Super Resolution.
Using DLSS 3, performance multiplies, with ray tracing and all other settings maxed out. At 4K, DLSS 3 multiplies performance by 2X on average, when ray tracing and every other setting is maxed out, enabling smooth 100+ FPS gameplay on the GeForce RTX 4070 and up, and frame rates of up to 226 FPS on the GeForce RTX 4090, giving you the definitive experience in THE FINALS. To make gameplay even more responsive, all GeForce gamers with GPUs dating back to the GTX 900 Series can enable NVIDIA Reflex, which reduces system latency by up to 57%.
Outcast - A New Beginning Launches March 15th With DLSS 2 & DLAA
20 years after the award-winning action adventure hit, Outcast, pioneered the genre of non-linear open-world games, the long-awaited sequel sees Cutter Slade return to the spectacular alien world of Adelpha in THQ Nordic and Appeal Studios' Outcast - A New Beginning. Resurrected by the almighty Yods, he has returned to find the Talans enslaved, the world stripped of its natural resources, and his own past intertwining with the invading robot forces. It's up to him to go on a mission and save the planet again.
Launching tomorrow, March 15th, Outcast - A New Beginning includes day-one support for DLSS 2 and DLAA, giving GeForce RTX gamers the fastest frame rates and the highest levels of image quality possible in the new title.
Check Back Soon For Even More RTX Games
There are even more DLSS integrations arriving soon for a whole host of games. Return regularly for a rundown of the next DLSS and RTX titles, and head here to see the over 500 RTX-enhanced games and apps.
About Star Wars Outlaws
With development led by Massive Entertainment, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess and her loyal companion Nix, as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.
Kay and Nix can turn any situation to their advantage: use stealth and gadgets to gain the upper hand, use Nix to distract and draw away enemies, or engage in blaster combat in tense situations throughout their journey. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will search for and join forces with a cast of outlaws, including battle-hardened droid ND-5. While stealing valuable goods, infiltrating secret locations, and outwitting enemies, they will need to carefully consider how their choices affect their status with each syndicate, as each move will influence Kay’s ever-changing reputation.