Experience DLSS 4 Now Live in No Rest for the Wicked

The recent Breach update for *No Rest for the Wicked* has stirred mixed reactions among players, resulting in numerous unfavorable reviews on Steam. Despite some criticism, the developers have made significant strides in performance enhancements, notably incorporating an updated version of DLSS.

The new Transformer Model integrated into DLSS allows players to opt for lower quality settings while still achieving superior image reconstruction, even with a reduced internal resolution.

No Rest for the Wicked Now Features DLSS 4

The patch notes reveal various performance improvements, but the standout enhancement is undoubtedly the introduction of DLSS 4. This upgrade allows players the option of selecting either the older CNN model or the newly implemented Transformer model. Moreover, the game features a dynamic background that changes in real time, illustrating the enhancements being made. A quick comparison highlights how DLSS 4 performs relative to the existing FSR version and the default TAA settings.

Screenshot showcasing DLSS 4 in No Rest for the Wicked — Screenshot by Prima Games

DLSS 4 excels in preserving intricate details and delivers the sharpest image reconstruction, outperforming native rendering. In contrast, FSR struggles to match these results, often appearing significantly blurrier, largely due to the use of an outdated FSR model within the game.

The combination of TAA and CAS, while competitive in image quality, tends to falter in stability during motion sequences. However, this issue becomes less apparent at higher resolutions, providing a smoother experience overall.

How to Enable DLSS 4 in No Rest for the Wicked

Activating DLSS in *No Rest for the Wicked* is a simple process, but it requires an NVIDIA RTX GPU to utilize its full capabilities.

Navigate to Settings and select the Display tab.
In this tab, set the Upscaling Method to NVIDIA DLSS.
Depending on your display resolution, choose an appropriate Quality preset.
- For example, players running the game at 4K should consider the Performance preset, as it effectively maintains an internal resolution of 1080p. As a rule of thumb, select higher quality presets for lower resolutions, but thanks to DLSS 4, even lower quality options yield satisfactory visuals at reduced resolutions.
Lastly, under the AI Model, choose Transformer.
- This choice will provide the best visual output, albeit with a slight dip in performance. While the traditional CNN model is an alternative, sticking with the Transformer model is advisable as it permits the use of lower quality presets.

Instructions for enabling DLSS 4 — Screenshot by Prima Games

In summary, *No Rest for the Wicked* has improved significantly from a technical perspective, reflecting the developers’ commitment to ongoing support. The DLSS version embedded in the game is currently at 310.1.0. Although it isn’t the latest release, it remains quite competitive. While gameplay alterations and updates have sparked controversy among the community, the developers are progressively addressing these issues through a series of hotfixes.

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