# Nvidia Expands DLSS 5 to Older GPUs

> Modder leaks forced Nvidia to bring DLSS 5 to RTX 40-series cards, but players still won't get full manual control.
- Title: Nvidia Expands DLSS 5 to Older GPUs · The Verge — Shortify
- Summary: Modder leaks forced Nvidia to bring DLSS 5 to RTX 40-series cards, but players still won't get full manual control. DLSS 5 is officially coming to RTX 40…
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- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/games/989978/nvidia-dlss-5-rtx-40
- Author: Sean Hollister
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nvidia, dlss 5, pc gaming, gpus, tech news, technology, culture
## RTX 40 GPUs get DLSS 5
Nvidia changed its launch plans for DLSS 5 after modders leaked a working version on older hardware. Official support will expand to RTX 40-series cards after RTX 50 optimization.

> Once RTX 50 Series performance is more fully tuned, we plan to work on expanding official support to the GeForce RTX 40 Series
## RTX 20 and 30 series wait
While modders managed to run DLSS 5 on older GPUs with frequent crashes, Nvidia is not prioritizing official support for RTX 20 or 30 series cards.

> Once we feel like the 50-series is in a good place, we’re going to look at the 40-series.
## No fine-tuning sliders for players
Despite modders unlocking granular controls, Nvidia confirmed that DLSS 5 will remain a simple on-or-off toggle for end users.

> For gamers, DLSS 5 is a simple on-or-off toggle.
## Developers retain granular control
Detailed artistic settings like Structure Intensity and Tone Intensity are reserved for game studios, though developers can choose to expose menu options.

> The more granular artistic controls are for developers
## Semantic AI handles scene masking
DLSS 5 automatically recognizes objects like faces, foliage, and glassware to apply custom neural lighting adjustments without requiring manual asset tags.

> semantic AI masking can automatically recognize scene objects
## Developer commitment remains uncertain
Following early backlash against DLSS 5, Nvidia declined to re-confirm previously announced titles like Starfield and Hogwarts Legacy.

> Many developers are actively integrating DLSS 5, and we’ll share updates on upcoming titles as partners finalize their integrations.
## Key takeaway

DLSS 5 is officially coming to RTX 40 GPUs, but Nvidia is keeping fine-grained AI graphics settings locked to developer control.