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Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Faces Pushback as Ubisoft and Capcom Developers Say They Were Blindsided

Nvidia says the generative layer will be optional at launch.

Overview

  • Digital Foundry acknowledged it rushed its initial upbeat preview and released a follow-up Q&A with more critical nuance.
  • Demos that altered character faces and lighting fueled ethical concerns over artistic control and actors’ likenesses, including a noted Resident Evil example.
  • Developers at Ubisoft and Capcom said they learned of the demo at the same time as the public, raising questions about consent and communication.
  • Nvidia’s GTC showcase reportedly ran the generative pass on a second RTX 5090, though the company says end-user releases will run on a single GPU.
  • DLSS 5 remains in early development for a planned fall 2026 release, with some players already indicating they would disable the new generative effects.