Intel XeSS Support Expands to 200+ Games; XeSS 2 Officially Supported by 19 Titles

Intel has exciting news for gamers: its XeSS 2 support is expanding, now available for even more titles, and has officially reached over 200 games.

Exciting Updates: Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Embraces XeSS 2!

While Intel’s technology may still trail behind AMD and NVIDIA’s proprietary upscaling solutions, the company is committed to improving its position. The XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) technology, launched three years ago, continues to evolve with the latest iteration, XeSS 2, which made its debut in March. This newer version is relatively fresh as it enters the competitive landscape dominated by AMD’s FSR 4.0 and NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.0.

According to a recent blog post from Intel, the number of games powered by XeSS has now exceeded 200, with XeSS 2 enjoying a notable uptick in support. Initially limited, the current roster of officially supported titles now includes 19 games. Anticipation grows as Intel pledges to enhance support for XeSS 2 across a range of major AAA titles in the coming weeks.

The latest addition is the much-anticipated Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, set to launch on May 19. This title will also support NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.0 for users with RTX 50 series graphics cards. As for AMD’s FSR 4.0 compatibility, details remain unconfirmed. However, Arc GPU owners can take advantage of XeSS 2 if they possess either the Xe1 or Xe2 models.

Intel XeSS 2 Arc B580 — Image Credit: intel.com

Intel’s demonstrations have indicated that Assassin’s Creed: Shadows can achieve performance metrics exceeding double those at native resolution when utilizing XeSS 2. For instance, gameplay at around 30–40 FPS on the Arc B580 can soar to over 80 FPS with XeSS 2 enabled, resulting in a significantly smoother experience accompanied by enhanced visual fidelity compared to the earlier XeSS version.

X^eSS 2 delivers an outstanding visual enhancement in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, offering sharp image quality and smooth performance that rivals native resolution. Its advanced AI-based upscaling and temporal reconstruction make it one of the most effective solutions available today on both PC and handhelds.

– Nicolas Lopzez, Rendering Technical Architect at Anvil Engine

In addition to enhancing gameplay quality, Intel also highlighted its XeLL (Xe Low Latency) technology, which can halve display latency in modern titles such as Marvel Rivals, AC: Shadows, and F1 24. This technology promises to create a more enjoyable gaming experience. Users with the latest Intel Xe2-based APUs, such as the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, have reported remarkable performance boosts, achieving over 60 FPS at 1080p with the Arc 140T—results unattainable at native resolution.