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Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control
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Nvidia has announced a significant shift in its rollout plans for DLSS 5, its latest AI rendering technology. Initially, the company stated that DLSS 5 would launch exclusively for its new RTX 50-series GPUs, with developers retaining full artistic control. However, Nvidia has now confirmed it will officially support older RTX 40-series GPUs, though gamers will not receive granular control over the technology's settings.
This decision follows the unofficial emergence of modded versions of DLSS 5, which allowed the technology to run on a wider range of hardware, including RTX 30 and 20-series cards. Nvidia spokesperson Rajal Maharaj told The Verge that the company's current focus is on optimizing performance for the RTX 50 Series, with model updates expected in the fall. Once that is complete, they plan to expand official support to the RTX 40 Series.
The company has not addressed support for even older RTX 30 and 20-series GPUs, which modders have also targeted. When asked about these cards, Maharaj indicated the immediate priority is the 50-series and then the 40-series. This phased approach leaves owners of older hardware in limbo regarding official, stable access to the new technology.
Nvidia has also clarified that for gamers, DLSS 5 will function as a simple on-or-off toggle. Allowing players to adjust sliders, as modders have done, is not part of the official implementation. The more detailed artistic controls are reserved for developers, who can select models and adjust parameters like Structure Intensity and Tone Intensity.
Despite the simplified toggle for end-users, developers can still pass along some controls within their own game settings menus. This mirrors previous implementations where tech like DLSS Super Resolution evolved from a basic toggle to offering selectable quality levels. The technology itself is designed for easy integration, with AI models that can automatically recognize and isolate scene objects.
The announcement comes amid uncertainty about the original lineup of games promised to support DLSS 5. When The Verge sought reconfirmation of titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Hogwarts Legacy, and Starfield, Nvidia provided a non-committal response. The company stated that more games are on the way and that they will share updates as partners finalize integrations.
Looking ahead, Nvidia's official support for the RTX 40 Series is a clear concession to market reality, driven by the unauthorized success of community mods. However, the firm stance on limiting user control and the vague language regarding developer partnerships suggest that the technology's future adoption and implementation remain works in progress. The industry will be watching closely to see which titles ultimately ship with DLSS 5.
