Nvidia Reveals DLSS 4.5 Featuring Path Tracing in Games Including 007 First Light and Control Resonant

At the GDC 2026 event, Nvidia debuted DLSS 4.5, the newest upscaling innovation that will appear in a range of upcoming titles. Among these, 007 First Light and Control Resonant will incorporate complete path tracing, while Dynamic Multi Frame Generation launches on March 31, leading to better results on RTX hardware.

What DLSS 4.5 Offers

DLSS 4.5 brings an advanced Super Resolution based on the second-generation transformer model, delivering superior visual fidelity compared to native resolution across all GeForce RTX cards. The 6X Multi Frame Generation technology boosts frame rates, especially in path tracing scenarios at 4K, and cuts down latency with NVIDIA Reflex support.

Another key addition is Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, which adjusts frame multipliers in real time to hit desired smoothness levels or align with screen refresh rates. Ray Reconstruction enhances ray tracing outcomes, including clearer user interfaces, by incorporating data from the game's engine.

This feature will enter beta in the NVIDIA app starting March 31, 2026, for RTX 50 Series cards and later models. Super Resolution will enable enhancements for hundreds of current games right through the app.

Games Supporting DLSS 4.5 and Path Tracing

Nvidia has announced compatibility for several games, including new releases with sophisticated lighting. Here are the highlights:

007 First Light: Set to launch on May 27, 2026, with path tracing, DLSS 4.5 including Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction. It's a third-person action game with spy elements.
CONTROL Resonant: A follow-up to CONTROL featuring path tracing and DLSS 4.5, arriving in the latter half of 2026. It expands ray tracing effects in a supernatural setting.
Tides of Annihilation: Includes path tracing and DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. The story unfolds in a spirit-haunted London, involving boss battles.
Directive 8020: A sci-fi horror title with path tracing and DLSS 4.5, debuting on May 12, 2026. It offers survival gameplay with cooperative features.
Sea of Remnants: An open-world maritime adventure with path tracing and DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution.
The Vernyhorn: A dark RPG incorporating ray tracing and DLSS 4.5, drawing from Slavic myths.
Samson: Launching on April 8, 2026, with ray tracing and DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution. It's an action game centered on street chases.

Updates for Existing Titles

A number of games will receive improvements:

StarRupture: Adding ray tracing and DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. It's a survival experience focused on base building.
Where Winds Meet: Upgraded to DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution. This is a wuxia RPG in an open world.
War Thunder: Updated to DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution. It's a simulator of military vehicle combat.
Gray Zone Warfare: Incorporating DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation on Unreal Engine 5.5. It's a tactical shooter.
INDUSTRIA 2: Featuring ray tracing with Lumen and DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution. It's a narrative-driven FPS in an alternate reality.

In addition, games such as Battlefield 6 will gain DLSS 4.5 overrides via the NVIDIA app from March 31, enhancing smoothness at 4K Ultra settings.

Implications for Players

These developments will bring greater efficiency and enhanced visuals to PC gaming with RTX cards. Path tracing delivers realistic lighting, and DLSS 4.5 supports higher resolutions without frame drops. Keeping an eye on releases will help users access these features.