DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW

This plugin allows for the substitution of FSR2 with DLSS/XeSS in Starfield. Note: Only DLSS2 is supported, not DLSS3.

REQUIREMENTS

• Upscaler Base Plugin

INSTALLATION

1. Unzip the mod into the game's main directory.
2. Install the Upscaler Base Plugin.
3. Transfer the PDPerfPlugin.dll into the mods/UpscalerBasePlugin directory.
4. Download either nvngx_dlss.dll or libxess.dll and move them to the mods/UpscalerBasePlugin directory. Consult the UpscalerBasePlugin details for guidance. Remember: both nvngx_dlss.dll and PDPerPlugin.dll should reside in the mods/UpscalerBasePlugin directory.
5. While in-game, press the END key to access the upscaler menu where you can toggle between DLSS and XeSS.
6. Ensure FSR2 is activated in the game settings since this mod swaps out FSR2 for DLSS/XeSS. Quality tiers are now absent; adjust the render scaling ratio directly within the game settings.

NOTES

• DLSS/DLAA works exclusively with RTX cards. Users with different GPUs can try XeSS, although its performance may not surpass FSR2.
• A ReShade CAS effect is incorporated as DLSS no longer has a built-in sharpener. If you wish to add another ReShade preset, proceed. However, post-installation, rename ReShade's dxgi.dll to d3d12.dll and then reintroduce this mod's dxgi.dll.
• The degree of performance improvement hinges on your GPU limitations. If no gains are evident, it's likely due to CPU constraints. Nonetheless, in CPU-limited scenarios, you'll still benefit from DLSS's superior AA, or you can opt for DLAA, albeit with a performance trade-off.

COMPATIBILITY

It is anticipated that this mod is compatible with mods developed using CK.