After a long wait, the time has finally come: AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS have arrived with the latest update for Starfield.
This significant update brings the most advanced frame generation and upscaling technology to the Bethesda space epic, marking a turning point for the game that has struggled to establish itself as one of the best PC RPGs.
A significant update for an ambitious game
Starfield, known as an AMD partner game, has finally gained access to AMD's state-of-the-art upscaling and frame generation technology, which has been long overdue.
The update, which includes both AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS, was recently added in the latest Steam beta version, promising to fundamentally change the way players experience the game.
What does AMD FSR 3 bring to Starfield players?
Even with the best Starfield settings, some gaming laptops and PCs fail to achieve the desired results. The introduction of AMD's upscaling and frame generation technology could change this, similar to DLSS for Nvidia RTX card owners.
The frame generation is limited to Radeon RX 5000 series or newer graphics cards, while the upscaling aspects of FSR 3 are compatible with a much wider range of graphics cards, including the Radeon RX 590 and GeForce GTX 10 series.
A glimpse into the future of PC gaming
The integration of AMD FSR 3 into Starfield could set a new standard for game quality and performance. With strong support post-launch and the introduction of such advanced technologies, Starfield still has plenty of time to change opinions and win over some PC gamers. While fresh benchmarks and comparisons are expected to definitively establish which technology is best to use, it is already clear that upscaling technologies play a significant role in game performance.
AMD recently faced a minor setback when the newly released early-access game Nightingale FSR 3 was removed just before launch due to crash reports in stress tests. Nevertheless, the introduction of FSR 3 into Starfield is a significant step forward for the game and an exciting glimpse into the future of PC gaming.
With technologies like AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS, the barrier for high-quality game graphics is further lowered, meaning more players than ever have access to optimal performance without relying on expensive hardware upgrades. Starfield could thus become a prime example of the possibilities of modern graphics technologies in the world of PC gaming.
