Nvidia to Unveil DLSS 5 on September 3 in NBA 2K27 — First Tests & Requirements

Nvidia has confirmed the release date for DLSS 5: September 3. The technology will debut in NBA 2K27, developed by Visual Concepts in collaboration with publisher 2K. The update will be available for all RTX 50 series GPUs, including mobile versions, as well as via the GeForce NOW cloud service. Nvidia emphasizes that DLSS 5 will deliver a new level of realism in sports simulators while preserving detailed geometry of athletes' faces and bodies.

DLSS 5 employs "3D-guided Neural Rendering," analyzing game engine data to recreate realistic lighting effects, such as light refraction through character ears or reflections on hair and skin. However, the technology faces criticism: some experts believe generative AI could distort developers' artistic vision despite deep integration with game assets.

Initial DLSS 5 tests by Nvidia show the technology demands significant computational resources. The company has only published benchmarks for top-tier RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs at 4K resolution, suggesting limited performance on less powerful devices. Modders are already attempting to adapt DLSS 5 for older RTX 40 series GPUs, but results remain unstable.