Helldivers 2 is set to receive a broad graphics and performance update on May 27, bringing support for modern upscaling technologies across PC and consoles. According to an announcement on the game’s Steam page, the update will add DLSS 4.5, FSR 4.0.3, and XeSS 3.0 for PC players, while console versions will also gain new image-quality and performance features.
What happened
Arrowhead and PlayStation Publishing announced that Helldivers 2 will get upscaling support on all platforms where the game is available. On PC, the update includes DLSS 4.5, FSR 4.0.3, and XeSS 3.0. On Xbox Series X|S and PS5, players will get FSR 3.1, while PS5 Pro users will receive PSSR 1 support.
The same announcement also mentions additional optimizations aimed at improving image quality, frame pacing, and hardware usage. These include VRR support for PS5 and PS5 Pro, Variable Rate Shading, Dynamic Resolution Scaling on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, plus AMD Anti-Lag 2 and NVIDIA Reflex for lower latency on compatible PC hardware.
Why it matters
Helldivers 2 has had players asking for stronger upscaling and smoother performance for some time, so this update could make a noticeable difference for both visual quality and responsiveness. The changes also touch multiple platforms at once, which makes it relevant to a wide part of the game’s audience rather than only PC users.
Key details
- The update is scheduled for May 27, according to the Steam Store announcement.
- PC support will include DLSS 4.5, FSR 4.0.3, and XeSS 3.0.
- PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will get FSR 3.1, while PS5 Pro will support PSSR 1.
- PS5 and PS5 Pro are also set to gain VRR support.
- Other listed features include Variable Rate Shading, Dynamic Resolution Scaling, AMD Anti-Lag 2, and NVIDIA Reflex.
What players should know
The source material does not specify how much performance improvement players should expect, or whether the new features will be optional settings or enabled by default. It also does not detail any gameplay changes beyond the graphics and performance-focused additions listed in the announcement.
Source
Source: TechPowerUp