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DLSS 5 Gets Modded Into Skyrim With Dramatic Changes to Lighting and Character Faces
TechPowerUp • • general
Key Points:
- DLSS 5 has been modded into Skyrim, bringing significant changes to lighting and character faces, but it has sparked mixed reactions among users regarding its visual impact and performance.
- Some users praise the improved graphics fidelity and realism, seeing it as a major upgrade from Skyrim's dated visuals, while others criticize it for creating an uncanny valley effect and making characters look aged or poorly lit.
- A major concern is the substantial performance hit, with reports of up to 50% frame rate reduction, which contradicts DLSS's traditional role as a performance-enhancing technology.
- Alternatives like ReShade and Radeon Image Sharpening are mentioned as less demanding options that improve visual sharpness without heavy performance costs.
- The technology is acknowledged as still being in beta, prompting debate over its current usability and future potential, with some users urging acceptance of DLSS 5 as an optional feature while others reject it outright.
