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How To Update DLSS, FSR, or XeSS Version [Tried & Tested]

How can you update your chosen uspcaler? Keep reading to find out!

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DLSS, FSR & XeSS are lifesavers for most gamers in this age of ever-increasing performance demands. They get updated constantly with new features but you might not be able to enjoy these updates if your games do not support them. Today, we will tell you how to update your games to the latest version of DLSS, FSR & XeSS.


Key Takeaways

  • The Nvidia app allows you to update DLSS versions for each game with a few simple setting tweaks.
  • DLSS Swapper lets you easily update DLSS, FSR, and XeSS across multiple games, providing a seamless way to manage upscaling versions.
  • Some anti-cheat systems may detect swapped DLSS versions, but DLSS Swapper offers a quick revert option to restore the default settings if needed.


The Nvidia App

If you have chosen to buy an Nvidia card, you might have the easiest time updating your super sampler using the Nvidia app. Within the app, there are many options to tweak your DLSS versions on a game-per-game basis. To do this, complete the following steps:

  1. Open Nvidia App: Press the Windows key and search for “Nvidia App” > Open it.
    Opening Nvidia App
    Opening Nvidia App (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  2. Access Graphics Settings: On the left side, click Graphics to open the settings menu.
    Access Graphics Settings
    Access Graphics Settings (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  3. Select Game or Global Settings: Scroll through the list to select a specific game or adjust settings for all games globally.
    Selecting Game
    Selecting Game (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  4. Modify DLSS Override – Models Presets: Scroll down to Driver Settings > Locate DLSS Override – Models Presets.
    Modify DLSS Override
    Modify DLSS Override (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  5. Apply Latest DLSS Models: Choose the latest available DLSS settings for Frame Generation, Ray Reconstruction, and Super Resolution.
Important: Note that a later letter for Super Resolution indicates a more recent model.

With this method, you can update settings on the games officially supported by Nvidia. Furthermore, you can have some games that refuse to show up in this menu or only let you tinker with certain facets of the DLSS hierarchy, for example, letting you change Super-resolution.


DLSS Swapper

The DLSS Swapper will be our one-stop solution for updating our games to the latest version of DLSS, XeSS, or FSR.It is equipped to change all the upscalers that are available on the market including FSR and XeSS.

WARNING: Swapping DLSS versions may trigger anti-cheat in multiplayer games, leading to bans. Additionally, graphical issues may occur, but you can revert to the default upscaler using the revert option in the DLSS Swapper pop-up. 
A Warning From DLSS Swapper
A Warning From DLSS Swapper (Image By Tech4Gamers)

To update your upscaler you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Games Menu: Click the Settings button on the right panel to access the Games menu.
    DLSS Swapper Game Library
    DLSS Swapper Game Library (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  2. Select Game: Navigate to the DLSS Swapper Games Section and choose the game you want to update.
    DLSS Swapper Game Selection
    DLSS Swapper Game Selection (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  3. Update Upscaler: Change the DLSS, FSR, or XeSS version to the latest available.
    XeSS and FSR in DLSS Swapper
    XeSS and FSR in DLSS Swapper (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  4. Apply Changes: Restart the game for the new upscaler settings to take effect.

Verification

Though the in-game monitor after we enabled the DLSS Developer Options, specifically enabled the on-screen indicator for all DLSS DLLs, showed us that this update was working, we tested if the actual configuration files were changed after this procedure.

  1. Check DLSS Version: Open DLSS Swapper > Locate nvgx_dlss.dll for The First Descendant > Confirm it shows DLSS v3.7.20.
    Checking Before Swapping DLSS
    Checking Before Swapping DLSS (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  2. Download New Version: Click DLSS options field > Select DLSS v310.2.1 > Download and apply the update.
    Choosing New DLSS Version
    Choosing New DLSS Version (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  3. Verify Update: Refresh nvgx_dlss.dll properties > Confirm DLSS has changed from 3.7.20 to 310.2.1.
Checking After Swapping DLSS
Checking After Swapping DLSS (Image By Tech4Gamers)

Is It Worth It?

There are many ways of updating your games to the latest version of DLSS, FSR, or XeSS, but we found this method to be exceptionally reliable, quick, and hassle-free. You might find gains in performance with newer versions of these upscalers, which does outweigh the risks for most gamers.


FAQs

Is DLSS 4 coming to all RTX cards?

Yes, DLSS 4 is coming to all RTX cards but it will be missing Multi Frame Generation on all cards but the RTX 40 series

Can I inject DLSS into games that don’t support it?

Apart from heavily modding the games that don’t have support for DLSS, you won’t be able to inject DLSS into games. 

Does swapping DLSS versions improve performance in all games?

Not always. While newer DLSS versions often bring optimizations, some games may not fully support them, leading to instability or visual artifacts. Testing different versions can help find the best balance. 

Can I use DLSS Swapper with FSR or XeSS?

Yes! DLSS Swapper allows you to swap not only DLSS but also FSR and XeSS versions, letting you experiment with different upscalers for better performance and image quality. 

Does XeSS have a frame generation mode?

Yes, Intel has a separate setting called XeSS Frame Generation responsible for this task.

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