Battlefield 6 to Feature All Major Upscaling Technologies

EA confirms native support for Intel XeSS, Nvidia DLSS, and AMD FSR at launch

Electronic Arts’ upcoming first-person shooter, Battlefield 6, is set to deliver a comprehensive suite of performance-enhancing scaling technologies for PC players. The game will natively support Intel’s XeSS, Nvidia’s DLSS, and AMD’s FSR, ensuring a broad range of hardware configurations can achieve optimal frame rates.

Cross-Vendor Upscaling Strategy Confirmed

EA has announced a significant collaboration with Intel, focusing on refining the game’s PC performance. This partnership includes the integration of Intel’s XeSS 2 technology from day one, alongside specific optimizations for Intel Core and Core Ultra processors. The inclusion of all three major upscaling solutions signals a commitment to broad compatibility and enhanced visual fidelity for a diverse PC audience.

A recent video shared by Intel offered a glimpse into the game’s graphics settings menu. While only “off” and “XESS” were explicitly shown, the interface clearly indicates placeholders for Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR. Players will be able to select their preferred scaling mode, with options for different performance presets, and a dedicated section for activating low-latency features for each technology.

Advanced Upscaling Features Detailed

Intel XeSS 2, built on the latest SDK V1.2, aims to unify scaling, image generation, and low-latency capabilities. Crucially, its compatibility extends to both NVIDIA and AMD GPUs, allowing for seamless integration across different hardware ecosystems. This native support is a significant advantage for players regardless of their graphics card manufacturer.

The specific versions of DLSS and FSR to be implemented in Battlefield 6 are still under wraps. Speculation suggests that DLSS 4, with its support for upcoming RTX 50 GPUs and image generation features for RTX 40 series cards, would be the ideal implementation. Similarly, FSR 4, while potentially exclusive to RDNA 4 GPUs, offers advanced AI-driven scaling that could rival DLSS. Support for FSR 3 on RDNA 3 hardware remains a strong possibility.

Demanding Visuals Expected at Launch

Despite beta system requirements appearing manageable, recent trailers for Battlefield 6 indicate a graphically intensive experience. The full release, slated for October 10th, will incorporate the advanced scaling technologies, while the beta period might not feature all these enhancements, particularly the XeSS 2 integration, which is confirmed for the game’s launch. However, PC-specific optimizations are anticipated to be present in the upcoming beta phase.