DLSS 5: Has Nvidia’s AI graphics technology gone too far?

March 18, 2026 Richard Lawler

DLSS 5 comparison image of Resident Evil Requiem

Nvidia has revealed a new “3D guided neural rendering model” called DLSS 5 that can change a game’s lighting and materials in real-time, and… many gamers aren’t happy. From DLSS 5 memes to complaints about how it’s “yassified” Resident Evil Requiem characters in demos, the first impression has not been a good one, no matter how much Nvidia insists that this pursuit of photorealism is still honoring the original artists’ intent.

Follow along below for all the latest updates about Nvidia’s DLSS 5 upgrades.

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