Scott demonstrates the unofficial Reno DX mod implementing DLSS 5 in Crimson Desert, showcasing significant visual improvements in lighting, shadows, and texture detail at 4K with ray tracing, despite a modest 10 FPS performance hit. He praises the mod’s focus on quality enhancement over performance boosts, advises careful adjustment of settings for natural results, and encourages viewers to join the mod’s community for support.
In this video, Scott shares his experience with using the unofficial, modded version of DLSS 5 called Reno DX in the game Crimson Desert. After some initial difficulties, he finally got the mod to work and showcases his own footage demonstrating the visual improvements it brings. He compares the game with neural rendering off and on, highlighting how the shadows and lighting on characters’ faces become more realistic and detailed with DLSS 5 enabled. Despite a slight performance hit of about 10 FPS, Scott is very pleased with the quality improvement, especially given that he is running the game at 4K with ray tracing on a powerful RTX 4090 GPU.
Scott notes that the Reno DX mod focuses on quality rather than just performance, unlike some other upscaling solutions like OptiScaler which prioritize FPS. He mentions that while the mod is more demanding, the visual enhancements are worth it, as it significantly reduces common issues like the “boiling” effect seen in ray tracing. The game looks more beautiful and immersive than ever before, and Scott is happy maintaining around 90 FPS with the mod enabled. He also uses a custom reshade on top of DLSS 5 to fine-tune the visuals to his liking.
An important point Scott emphasizes is the subtlety of the improvements DLSS 5 brings. It enhances existing details rather than drastically changing the look, making shadows and lighting more accurate and realistic. He likens it to “icing on the cake,” where the technology refines and elevates what is already present in the game’s visuals. He warns against overusing or maxing out the effect, which can make character skins look unnatural or overly detailed, and advises careful blending and adjustment of the mod’s settings for the best results.
Scott also addresses some viewers’ concerns about Nvidia, acknowledging the mixed opinions but stating that he appreciates the technology regardless of the company behind it. He encourages those interested in trying Reno DX DLSS 5 to carefully follow the installation instructions and join the mod’s Discord community for support and information. Scott invites viewers to join his own Discord as well, where he shares mod recommendations and discusses gaming and new technologies with fellow enthusiasts.
In conclusion, Scott expresses his strong approval of DLSS 5 in Crimson Desert, calling it the best he’s seen the game look. He highlights the dramatic improvements in lighting, shadowing, and texture detail, especially at 4K resolution with ray tracing enabled. Despite the modest performance cost, he considers the visual fidelity gains well worth it and encourages PC players to try the mod to enhance their gaming experience. The video ends with a close-up comparison showing the enhanced detail on a character’s shirt, underscoring the subtle but impactful improvements DLSS 5 brings to the game’s visuals.