At its early access release, Starfield quickly became a topic of discussion among gamers and tech enthusiasts due to concerns about its technical performance. One major concern was the exclusivity deal between Bethesda Game Studios and AMD. This led to questions about whether NVIDIA’s DLSS upscaling technologies would be blocked from the highly anticipated title. However, a DLSS Mod for the game has emerged, leaving gamers wondering: “How to install DLSS Mods in Starfield?”
How to Install DLSS Mod for Starfield
Bethesda has offered gamers support for AMD’s FSR2 in Starfield and remained tight-lipped about the possibility of DLSS support for NVIDIA graphics card users. As a result, no DLSS upscaling tech was found in the in-game settings.
- The good news is that the modding community swiftly responded to this demand.
- PureDark, a renowned modder known for enhancing graphics in various games, wasted no time and created a DLSS2 mod for Starfield.
- This DLSS mod is now freely available on Nexus Mods, making it accessible to anyone interested in replacing the game’s FSR2 with DLSS.
How to Install the DLSS Mod in Starfield:
To install the DLSS mod in Starfield, you’ll need a few prerequisites: files from NexusMods and TechPowerUp and an NVIDIA graphics card for DLSS to function properly. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Obtain the Required Files:
You’ll need to download the following files:
Step 2: Locate Starfield’s Install Directory:
Depending on whether you’re playing Starfield through Game Pass or Steam, you’ll need to find the game’s install directory.
- For Game Pass, navigate to C drive > XboxGames > Starfield > Content.
- For Steam, right-click Starfield in your Steam library, go to Properties, select Installed Files, and click Browse.
- Once you’re in the directory with Starfield.exe, you’re in the right place.
Step 3: Extract and Move Files:
- Extract the Starfield Upscaler mod to the game’s root folder.
- In the mods/UpscalerBasePlugin folder, place the PDPerfplugin.dll file from the Upscaler Base Plugin folder you extracted earlier.
- Also, place nvngx_dlss.dll (for DLSS) in the mods/UpscalerBasePlugin folder.
Step 4: Activate the Mod:
Launch Starfield and enter the game.
- While in-game, press the End key on your keyboard to access the upscale tool menu.
- Set the Upscale Type to DLSS.
The 1st and most downloaded mod of STARFIELD is DLSS.
This shows how much people want DLSS implementation in-game despite FSR being available.
Starfield has been in development for so many years and they couldn’t add a basic gaming feature.🤦 pic.twitter.com/xFpol0ihZr
— PC_Focus 🔴 (@PC_Focus_) September 3, 2023
Facing Issues?
If you encounter any issues during installation, consult the mod page of Nexus Mods for troubleshooting.
- Placing nvngx_dlss.dll in the same folder as Starfield.exe may resolve problems in some cases.
- Remember that this DLSS implementation in Starfield is not official. So keep your expectations low as it might not work flawlessly.
While Bethesda has remained silent about official DLSS support, the modding community has stepped in to bridge the gap, making Starfield even more appealing for those with NVIDIA graphics cards.
Which GPU powers your gaming rig – an NVIDIA or an AMD? Share your preferences on whether you plan to stick with FSR or opt for the DLSS mod in the comment section below. Regardless of your choice, Starfield promises an unparalleled gaming experience that’s bound to leave you captivated.
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