DLSS 3 Now Accelerating Performance In DUCKSIDE, Empire of the Ants & Planet Coaster 2

More than 600 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week, there’s a ton of new releases and announcements, so let’s dive on in.

Following the launch of even more amazing blockbuster DLSS games last week, this week Empire of the Ants and Planet Coaster 2 launch with DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution, and we’re highlighting the recently released indie game DUCKSIDE, which also boasts support for DLSS 3.

Additionally, SILENT HILL 2 and Kristala now feature support for DLSS 3 with Frame Generation.

And you can win a GeForce RTX 40 Series PC by speedrunning a new Fortnite Lofi Girl challenge map.  

For all the details, read on.

Create a splash with Frontier Developments’ Planet Coaster 2! Reach new heights of creativity, management, and sharing as you construct the theme park of your dreams. With incredible attractions, including towering rollercoasters and twisting waterslides, stunning scenery, and authentic management, players must provide their guests with an unforgettable day out as they put their creativity and business acumen to the test.

Planet Coaster 2 is available now with day-one support for DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution, giving GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers the fastest possible frame rates the second they start playing.

Alternatively, max out image quality with DLAA, which can be used in concert with Frame Generation, for fast frame rates and incredible image quality. NVIDIA DLAA is an AI-based anti-aliasing mode that utilizes the same technology developed for DLSS. When enabling DLAA, it uses a native resolution image to maximize image quality, rather than boosting performance, for an even richer experience.

Additionally, GeForce gamers can activate NVIDIA Reflex in Planet Coaster 2. This game changing technology reduces system latency on GeForce graphics cards and laptops, so your actions occur quicker, giving you a competitive edge in multiplayer matches and making single-player titles more responsive and enjoyable.

In Planet Coaster 2, enabling Reflex with a few clicks sees system latency reduced, further improving the PC experience for GeForce gamers.

Since its debut in September 2020, NVIDIA Reflex has reduced system latency in over 120 games, and over 90% of GeForce gamers have enabled Reflex. 9 of the top 10 competitive shooters feature Reflex support, along with critically acclaimed co-op and single-player games. In 2023 alone, GeForce gamers played over 10 billion hours of their favorite titles with increased responsiveness thanks to Reflex’s innovative system latency reducing technology.

Edited by Microids, and developed by Tower Five with industry veterans using Unreal Engine 5, Empire of the Ants offers players a real-time solo and multiplayer strategic experience inspired by Bernard Werber’s iconic saga. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey, where you must lead a colony of ants to prosperity through tactical and strategic battles in a world of epic proportions.

With Empire of the Ants, every decision is critical, every move is strategic, and every conquest reflects your skill in exploring a world where the smallest beings wield immense power! Strategy, exploration, battles, and even alliances with the local wildlife will be necessary to emerge victorious from the myriad challenges that await players.

Empire of the Ants launches today, and the PC edition, available from the Epic Games Store, GOG, and Steam, will boast support for DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution, giving you the performance headroom to crank up the game’s incredible graphics. And with Reflex, the ant-based action will be even more responsive thanks to reduced system latency.

tinyBuild’s DUCKSIDE is a persistent online survival game where you, and everyone else, are ducks. With guns. Wake up at the quack of dawn and put those webbed feet to use or take flight across an expansive island, where valuable resources and egg-citing treasures await any lucky duckys fortunate enough to discover them. DUCKSIDE isn't just about surviving; it’s about getting into the mind of a duck. Being a duck. Feeling the cold steel of a machine gun on your feathers. The heat of a grenade exploding next to you. And the peace of mind that comes with settling down after a long day, in a house you built out of trash that you’d looted off some guy's corpse. Don’t be a chicken, be a firequacker.

DUCKSIDE is available now in Early Access, and from day one has featured support for NVIDIA DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution, DLAA, and NVIDIA Reflex, ensuring GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers receive the definitive PC experience the second they start playing, with accelerated frame rates and even more responsive gameplay.

Lofi Girl, ASUS and NVIDIA have collaborated to create a Fortnite recreation of the famous Lofi Girl bedroom, with visuals designed to take full advantage of Fortnite’s “Hardware Ray Tracing” graphics setting, and the power of GeForce RTX GPUs.

The new RTX ON "Lofi Girl - Only Up” map also features a parkour course, which players can run to have the chance to win a limited edition GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER PC that will be available for purchase exclusively from Cybertek in France. But if you play Fortnite and live in one of the many eligible countries, you can potentially win the PC, valued at €1799, as well as an ASUS OLED monitor, and ASUS gaming accessories. 

To be in with a chance to win, you’ll need to speedrun the new Fortnite “Lofi Girl - Only Up” parkour map. Simply get to the finish line and upload a screenshot of your time result on ASUS global contest landing page. 

If you’re the fastest Fortnite gamer, you’ll win Lofi Girl Backpack, an ASUS pack of goodies, and the aforementioned Lofi Girl RTX PC, powered by ASUS, featuring:

• Case: ASUS TUF GT 502 + custom engraved Lofi Girl glass panels
• GPU: ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 4070 SUPER EVO OC Edition 12GB
• CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X
• Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI
• RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5
• SSD: Crucial 1TB NVMe P3 Plus
• Watercooling: ASUS TUF LC II 240 ARGB AIO
• Power supply: ASUS RTX 750W – 80+ Bronze TUF 750B

The next 3 fastest players will receive stunning prizes including ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP 32 inch G-SYNC Compatible gaming monitor, ROG Cetra True Wireless headphones, ROG Strix Scope II gaming keyboard, ROG Strix Impact III, and exclusive Lofi Girl items from their official merchandise store.

If you’re unfamiliar with Lofi Girl, it’s a beloved online platform that has captured the hearts of millions as an international independent music label specialized in lofi, synthwave, and many other genres ideal for gaming and chilling sessions.

Originating as a French YouTube channel created in 2015, Lofi Girl features a distinctive animation of a girl with headphones, diligently studying by her desk against a serene cityscape backdrop. This imagery has become synonymous with relaxation and concentration and brought together people from every country to create a community around music and much more. With 14.5 million subscribers and over 2 billion listens worldwide as a result of high-quality, uninterrupted streams, Lofi Girl continues to be a trusted companion for those looking to enhance their productivity and relaxation through music.

Driven by a passionate team and a desire to create its own experiences, the brand launched its own creative studio, Lofi Gaming. The goal is to develop unique and immersive experiences based on the Lofi Girl universe. With several projects already launched in Fortnite Creative, this marks the beginning of a promising adventure.

For even more information about the Lofi Girl, ASUS, and NVIDIA collaboration, head to ASUS’ event landing page.

KONAMI and Bloober Team’s critically acclaimed SILENT HILL 2 now includes support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation, having launched with DLSS Super Resolution. Now, GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers can multiply frame rates, enabling super fast 4K, max setting exploration of SILENT HILL.

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Unravel the mystery of SILENT HILL 2 at the highest possible frame rates on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, and leverage their dedicated Ray Tracing Cores to accelerate Unreal Engine 5’s highest quality ray-traced effects.

Astral Clocktower Studios' Kristala is a dark fantasy ARPG featuring fast-paced, agile combat, acrobatic parkour, and exploration, allowing the player to uncover a detailed, dark story. Embark on a thrilling journey as you battle mutated monsters, undead foes, and tortured spirits to uncover the source of a mysterious, all-consuming curse.

Kristala now includes support for DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution, and NVIDIA Reflex, giving GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers the definitive experience. There’s also a demo available on Steam, with all three NVIDIA technologies available to accelerate your frame rate and make gameplay even more responsive.

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 full list of over 600 RTX-enhanced games and apps.