Intel’s XeSS Technology Now Supported in 200+ Games; XeSS 2 Officially Compatible with 13 Titles

Intel has recently unveiled that its XeSS 2 technology is now compatible with a growing roster of games, bringing the total number of titles supporting the original XeSS technology to over 200.

Exciting Addition: XeSS 2 Support for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

While Intel may currently lag behind NVIDIA and AMD in terms of proprietary upscaling technologies, it remains committed to enhancing its offerings. XeSS, Intel’s upscaling solution launched three years ago, has evolved with the introduction of XeSS 2. Officially released in March this year, XeSS 2 stands as a more recent contender compared to AMD’s FSR 4.0 and NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.0.

In a recent blog post, Intel confirmed that its XeSS technology is now featured in more than 200 games, while the growing list of titles incorporating XeSS 2 has expanded significantly. Previously, only a handful of games adopted XeSS 2, but as of now, 13 games have been officially confirmed to support this latest iteration. Additionally, Intel is committed to rolling out support in more AAA titles shortly.

The latest game to adopt XeSS 2 is “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, ”set for release on May 19. In an exciting twist, it will also support NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.0 for gamers utilizing an RTX 50 series GPU. While it’s currently unclear if “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows”will support AMD’s FSR 4.0, Arc GPU users can take advantage of XeSS 2 if they possess either Xe1 or Xe2-based GPUs.

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

Demonstrations by Intel revealed that “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows”could achieve performance metrics exceeding double that of native resolution when utilizing XeSS 2. The game, typically running at around 30–40 FPS on the Arc B580, reportedly surpasses 80 FPS with XeSS 2 enabled, thus enhancing both the visual quality and overall gaming experience.

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 handheld platforms.

– Nicolas Lopzez, Rendering Technical Architect at Anvil Engine

Furthermore, Intel’s XeLL (Xe Low Latency) technology significantly reduces display latency, cutting it by half in the latest titles like “Marvel Rivals, ””AC: Shadows, ”and “F1 24, ”resulting in a more enjoyable gaming experience. Users with the latest Intel Xe2-based APUs, such as the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, have experienced remarkable performance improvements, achieving 60+ FPS at 1080p with the Arc 140T, which is otherwise unfeasible at native resolution.

XeSS 2 performance — Image Credit: intel.com

Looking ahead, Intel has announced plans to extend XeSS 2 support to additional titles, further enhancing the gaming landscape with this innovative upscaling technology.

News Source: Intel

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