Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
DLSS 5 is now running in STALKER 2 through an experimental RenoDX implementation, and I’ve tested its Neural Rendering on an RTX 5090. It can add remarkable detail to faces, weapons, and materials, but does that actually make STALKER 2 look better? BUT AMAZING WORK FROM ALL INVOLVED TO GET THIS WORKING EARLY & CONSTANTLY UPDATING.
In this video:
• DLSS 5 on versus off comparisons
• Native DLAA versus DLSS Quality
• NPC faces changing at different distances
• Additional detail on skin, clothing, and weapons
• RTX 5090 performance with Frame Generation disabled
• Longer loading times and performance degradation
• Why it can resemble a TikTok or Instagram beauty filter
• The results of my poll with more than 1,800 votes
• Whether DLSS 5 improves or interferes with the original artwork
This was recorded during a completely fresh STALKER 2 playthrough with no Ultra Plus or additional graphics mods installed.
This is an unofficial and experimental implementation. It does not represent a finished, officially supported, or developer-tuned version of DLSS 5 from GSC Game World.
Does DLSS 5 make STALKER 2 look better or worse? Let me know below.
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Image Credit: Girth. Thank you for helping set this up.
discord.com/channels/1408098019194310818/1543102502206185572/1543155712484577330
Discord Chat for help with DLSS 5- discord.com/channels/1408098019194310818/1543102502206185572
#STALKER2 #Update2.0 #CostOfHope #UnrealEngine5 #GamingNews #Xbox #pcgaming
DLSS 5 is now running in STALKER 2 through an experimental RenoDX implementation, and I’ve tested its Neural Rendering on an RTX 5090. It can add remarkable detail to faces, weapons, and materials, but does that actually make STALKER 2 look better? BUT AMAZING WORK FROM ALL INVOLVED TO GET THIS WORKING EARLY & CONSTANTLY UPDATING.
In this video:
• DLSS 5 on versus off comparisons
• Native DLAA versus DLSS Quality
• NPC faces changing at different distances
• Additional detail on skin, clothing, and weapons
• RTX 5090 performance with Frame Generation disabled
• Longer loading times and performance degradation
• Why it can resemble a TikTok or Instagram beauty filter
• The results of my poll with more than 1,800 votes
• Whether DLSS 5 improves or interferes with the original artwork
This was recorded during a completely fresh STALKER 2 playthrough with no Ultra Plus or additional graphics mods installed.
This is an unofficial and experimental implementation. It does not represent a finished, officially supported, or developer-tuned version of DLSS 5 from GSC Game World.
Does DLSS 5 make STALKER 2 look better or worse? Let me know below.
Subscribe for STALKER 2 news, testing, and mods without the filler.
Image Credit: Girth. Thank you for helping set this up.
discord.com/channels/1408098019194310818/1543102502206185572/1543155712484577330
Discord Chat for help with DLSS 5- discord.com/channels/1408098019194310818/1543102502206185572
#STALKER2 #Update2.0 #CostOfHope #UnrealEngine5 #GamingNews #Xbox #pcgaming
