Hogwarts Legacy’s DLSS 5 update shows devs have been listening to PC gamers about keeping it the hell away from game characters
Hogwarts Legacy is receiving a new DLSS 5 update that responds to player criticism about artificial intelligence upscaling being applied to character rendering. Nvidia’s updated DLSS 5 model, launching imminently, significantly improves upon the September version by reducing GPU overhead by 50% while decreasing 4K VRAM usage by 20%. The update addresses a primary concern among PC gamers: the AI-based upscaling technology was previously degrading character visual quality through what critics called “AI yassification.” Developer Avalanche Software has heeded feedback by configuring the update to exclude character rendering from DLSS 5 processing, instead focusing the technology on environmental elements and overall performance optimization. The improved model also reduces the overall performance footprint, making it more practical for broader adoption. The update coincides with Nvidia’s rollout of the new RTX Spark chip, featured in upcoming high-end laptops. This adjustment demonstrates how developer responsiveness to player concerns can shape implementation of cutting-edge graphics technology.