Starfield's Latest Update Introduces DLSS Support and Gameplay Enhancements
Despite the significant improvements, the update receives a mixed reaction from players.
- Starfield's latest update, version 1.8.86, introduces DLSS support for users with supported NVIDIA cards, offering features like DLSS Super Resolution, Deep Learning Anti-aliasing (DLAA), Reflex Low Latency, and DLSS frame generation.
- The update also includes GPU performance optimizations, improvements in renderer threading, and several stability and performance enhancements.
- On the graphics side, the update adds brightness and contrast controls and addresses issues around ambient occlusion, shader compilation, HDR brightness, material issues, and more.
- Gameplay updates include the ability to 'eat the food placed in the world' via a 'consume button' without having to add items to inventory, adjustments to stealth, and fixes to various gameplay issues.
- Despite the improvements, the update has received a mixed reaction from players, with some expressing disappointment over the game not living up to their expectations.