NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Leak Faces 'Uncanny Valley' Problem
Early version produces unrealistic results in games.
1Early Version of DLSS 5 Integrated into Games
An early version of NVIDIA's DLSS 5 technology was extracted from the PC version of NBA 2K27 and integrated into various games. However, the results created an 'uncanny valley' effect rather than achieving the expected photorealism, indicating the technology is still incomplete.
2A New Approach with Neural Rendering
DLSS 5 uses neural rendering technology to add photorealistic lighting and materials at the pixel level, instead of traditional image enhancement. However, this method creates a realistic appearance while also generating an artificial feel.
3Jesse Faden's Transformation in Control
The character Jesse Faden from Control appeared middle-aged after DLSS 5 was applied, deviating from her original 28-year-old look. This change highlights how AI can introduce deviations in character design.
4Skyrim Characters' Strange Transformation
Skyrim's low-polygon characters began to look like 3D scans of real people with DLSS 5. However, this appearance created a mismatch with the 15-year-old game's characters, resulting in a bizarre effect.
5Animations and Character Models Mismatched
DLSS 5 enhances only the faces without altering character models and animations. This creates a dissonance between realistic faces and stiff animations, amplifying the 'uncanny valley' effect.
6Performance Issues Also Present
The early version of DLSS 5 reduced fps in Control from 71 to 35 at 4K resolution on an RTX 5070 Ti. This performance drop indicates the technology is not yet optimized.
7Is NVIDIA Losing Touch with Gamers?
DLSS 5's strange appearance and performance issues could weaken NVIDIA's connection with gamers as an AI company. The company needs to develop this technology to enhance the gaming experience.
8Official Version Awaited
The official version of DLSS 5 is set to launch in fall 2024. It remains to be seen whether the final technology, integrated by developers, will offer a more natural appearance and performance.