Microsoft's DLSS-like AI Upscaling for PC Games

Microsoft is developing its own upscaler similar to DLSS for Windows 11

Microsoft seems to be preparing its own AI upscaling capability similar to DLSS for PC games. X user PhantomOcean3 found the functionality in the most recent test versions of Windows 11 throughout the weekend, with Microsoft explaining its automated super resolution as a method to “utilize AI to improve the performance of supported games by enhancing details.”

That seems similar to Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology, which use AI to enhance game resolution and enhance frame rates and visual quality. AMD and Intel also have their own versions, with FSR and XeSS both gaining prominence in recent PC game releases.

A new advanced resolution option has been found in Windows 11 test builds. Image taken by Tom Warren / The Verge

Microsoft has not yet made an official announcement about this new high resolution capability, so it’s uncertain how it will function or if it will need any particular gear. Nvidia’s DLSS utilizes the tensor cores used in its RTX series of graphics cards, but AMD’s FSR and Intel’s XeSS are compatible with competing GPUs as well.

Microsoft is also developing an enhanced color management tool for Windows 11, which will be especially beneficial for the newest OLED monitors that utilize HDR. Windows has been missing a satisfactory operating system-level color management system for a long time, which has resulted in PC gamers needing to manually apply personalized color profiles in a dialogue box that appears outdated, resembling the one from Windows 95.

With the next updates, color management will be included in the primary display settings section of Windows 11, enabling PC users to adjust color profiles for sRGB and DCI-P3. Additionally, there is a new functionality that will automatically manage these different color profiles.

“Auto color management ensures that your applications and other content display accurate colors on this screen,” states Microsoft regarding its color management functionality. It is uncertain whether this will allow Windows 11 users to quickly modify gamma curves. It is possible that Microsoft is increasing its investment in HDR support on Windows, which could result in a less vibrant desktop experience when enabled throughout the entire system.

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