Alan Wake 2: with NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 and Ray Tracing

The gaming world is about to witness a monumental event as Alan Wake 2 made its debut on October 27th. This launch is more than just a game release; it’s a groundbreaking showcase of fully ray-traced graphics, propelled by the prowess of NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 and a complete suite of AI-powered technologies.

A Visual Marvel

Alan Wake 2 redefines the boundaries of gaming graphics by incorporating full ray tracing, also known as path tracing. This technology is not new to visual effects artists, who use it to create graphics in film and TV that are virtually indistinguishable from reality. However, until the advent of GeForce RTX GPUs equipped with RT Cores and the AI-driven acceleration of NVIDIA DLSS, real-time full ray tracing in video games remained an unattainable dream.

With the release of Alan Wake 2, gamers will be immersed in spectacular scenes and jaw-dropping set pieces, all made possible by the formidable capabilities of GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs and NVIDIA DLSS 3.5. The result? The definitive gaming experience.

The Power of NVIDIA DLSS

Alan Wake 2 brings with it a comprehensive suite of DLSS technologies designed to maximize both frame rates and image quality using AI. Here’s what you can expect:

• DLSS Super Resolution: This feature empowers all GeForce RTX gamers to significantly boost frame rates, ensuring smooth gameplay.
• DLSS Frame Generation: With this, performance on GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards, whether on desktops or laptops, can be multiplied by up to 4.5X.
• Reflex: This reduces system latency, making your gameplay more responsive.
• DLSS Ray Reconstruction: A groundbreaking addition, this feature replaces traditional hand-tuned ray tracing denoisers with a unified AI model, taking the quality of ray-traced effects and full ray tracing to new heights.

Ray Reconstruction for Immersive Gaming

When you activate ray tracing and DLSS in Alan Wake 2 on a GeForce RTX GPU, you automatically unlock Ray Reconstruction. This unified AI model replaces two denoisers, enhancing the quality of ray tracing and making your gaming experience more immersive and lifelike. Additionally, Ray Reconstruction can run up to 14% faster in benchmarks, further boosting performance for GeForce RTX gamers.

Performance and Quality

Ray Reconstruction doesn’t just enhance the visuals; it also improves your gaming performance. This free upgrade is part of a series of AI enhancements that position GeForce RTX GPUs as the top choice for gamers who seek the ultimate gaming experience, even at the highest resolutions with features like full ray tracing.

Optimizing Your Experience

Battling super forces at the highest settings requires top-tier hardware and DLSS’ AI acceleration. To enable DLSS, simply navigate to Options > Graphics, scroll to Resolution Upscaling, select DLSS, and choose your preferred performance mode under “Render Resolution.” GeForce recommends Quality for 1080p, Balanced or Quality for 1440p, and Performance for 4K.

At 4K resolution with all settings maxed and full ray tracing enabled, activating Frame Generation, Ray Reconstruction, and Super Resolution leads to a remarkable multiplication of frame rates. For instance, on the GeForce RTX 4090, performance increases by 4.1X, allowing you to enjoy Alan Wake 2 at its best with over 120 FPS at 4K. The GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti see their performance multiply by 4.7X, providing smooth 4K gameplay at 100 FPS and 80 FPS, respectively.

A Reward for GeForce Users

Buyers of eligible GeForce RTX 4070, 4070 Ti, 4080, and 4090 graphics cards and desktop PCs, as well as laptops with GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, or RTX 4070 Laptop GPU from select retailers and etailers will receive a digital copy of the game*.

Optimal Settings and More

GeForce Experience simplifies your gaming experience with one-click optimal settings, configuring game options for your hardware to ensure smooth, optimized gameplay. With support for over 1,000 titles, it now includes Alan Wake 2, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and Lords of the Fallen. Additionally, GeForce Experience enables you to capture and stream gameplay, take screenshots, upload videos to social networks, and more.

Get Ready to Elevate Your Gaming Experience

GeForce users, get ready to be blown away by Alan Wake 2’s visual spectacle. To access the full potential of NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 and ray tracing, you need to download GeForce Game Ready 545.92 WHQL driver available through GeForce Experience. Dive into the future of gaming, where realism and performance reach new heights with Alan Wake 2.

Supported Products

GeForce RTX 40 Series:

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce RTX 30 Series:

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, GeForce RTX 3090, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, GeForce RTX 3080, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, GeForce RTX 3070, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, GeForce RTX 3060, GeForce RTX 3050

GeForce RTX 20 Series:

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2080, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2070, GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce 16 Series:

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, GeForce GTX 1660, GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1630

GeForce 10 Series:

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, GeForce GTX 1080, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, GeForce GTX 1070, GeForce GTX 1060, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, GeForce GTX 1050, GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GT 1010

GeForce 900 Series:

GeForce GTX 980 Ti, GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 950

GeForce 700 Series:

GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 750, GeForce GTX 745

NVIDIA TITAN Series:

NVIDIA TITAN RTX, NVIDIA TITAN V, NVIDIA TITAN Xp, NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal), GeForce GTX TITAN X

Source: nvidia