At Gamescom 2025, Nvidia revealed that over 175 games currently incorporate DLSS support, showcasing several of the year’s most eagerly awaited releases.

Nvidia is broadening the array of games that are compatible with [DLSS 4](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/technologies/dlss/), now featuring compatibility in more than 175 titles. For those who may not know, DLSS stands for a collection of sophisticated, AI-driven neural rendering technologies designed to enhance gaming graphics—even while demanding features such as ray tracing are active.

By maximizing the capabilities of RTX GPUs, DLSS facilitates smoother frame rates and sharper visuals, even on systems that would otherwise struggle to achieve such performance. While it may not fit all scenarios, DLSS has the potential to empower an [RTX 5070](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/colorful-geforce-rtx-4070-gpu/)—or even an [RTX 5060](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-ti-8gb/)—to rival last-gen’s RTX 4080, achieving frame rates exceeding 100 FPS in many of today’s leading titles. The expanding roster of supported games strengthens the rationale for investing in RTX 50-series GPUs.

Introduced alongside the 50-series RTX GPUs, DLSS 4 enhances earlier iterations while taking advantage of new features offered by the Blackwell architecture. Through multi-frame generation, DLSS 4 allows the GPU to produce three frames for each traditionally rendered frame, greatly improving performance.

Additionally, it features DLSS Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, and Nvidia Reflex technology—ensuring games look superior, run more smoothly, and respond quicker, all while maintaining visual fidelity and gameplay integrity.

The announcements continued. Nvidia also disclosed that additional titles will integrate advanced technologies like path tracing and ray tracing, making DLSS more thrilling than ever. Path tracing will be available in *Resident Evil Requiem* and *[Directive 8020](https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/previews/directive-8020-preview-sgf/)*, while ray tracing will shine in *Phantom Blade Zero*, *Pragmata*, and *Cinder City*. These upgrades promise clearer graphics and a more engaging experience—given that your GPU can manage the requirements.

*Directive 8020*

“DLSS 4 and path tracing are no longer just next-gen graphical tests — they have become the cornerstone of contemporary PC gaming titles,” stated Matt Wuebbling, vice president of global GeForce marketing at NVIDIA. “Developers are leveraging AI-driven rendering to unleash stunning visuals and significant performance improvements, allowing gamers worldwide to experience the future of real-time graphics today.”

New titles announced at Gamescom that will utilize the latest RTX technologies include:

– *Directive 8020* and *[Resident Evil Requiem](https://www.cgmagonline.com/news/resident-evil-requiem-announced-at-summer-game-fest-2025/)*, set to launch with DLSS 4 and path tracing

– *Black State*, *Cinder City* (previously known as *Project LLL*), *Cronos: The New Dawn*, *[Dying Light: The Beast](https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/previews/dying-light-the-beast-event/)*, *Honeycomb: The World Beyond*, *Lost Soul Aside*, *The Outer Worlds 2*, *[Phantom Blade Zero](https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/previews/phantom-blade-zero-preview/)*, and *Pragmata*, all launching with DLSS 4 and ray tracing

– *Borderlands 4* and *Fate Trigger*, debuting with DLSS 4 featuring Multi Frame Generation

– *[Indiana Jones and the Great Circle](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle/)*, adding support for RTX Hair in September—this technology utilizes the new capabilities of RTX 50 Series hardware to model hair with greater path-traced detail and realism

To commemorate the launch of *Borderlands 4*, Nvidia is introducing a fresh GeForce RTX 50 Series bundle. Gamers purchasing a [GeForce RTX 5090](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/geforce-rtx-5090-suprim-liquid/), [5080](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nvidia-rtx-5080-fe-gpu/), [5070 Ti](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-gpu/) or 5070 desktop GPU—or a laptop with GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, or 5070

Now is the moment for all gardening enthusiasts. Singularity 6 unveils the latest update for Palia, titled Botanical Bliss, which incorporates numerous enhancements while also marking the game’s second anniversary.

Growing the free-to-play fantasy life simulation, Palia has expanded significantly with the arrival of the Botanical Bliss update. With this update, players can engage in the new Flower Bloom Event, take on quests from the new Bulletin Board, and more. In celebration of the thrilling update, the game commemorates its second anniversary by providing players with two limited-time Cupcake Plushes as login incentives: a pink cake with white icing and a red cake with chocolate frosting.

For those unfamiliar, players venture on a journey and experience their fantasies within the Palia universe, whether they are constructing their ideal home, completing quests to uncover the history of the Ancient Human, building connections with their fellow villagers, nurturing their plants, or collecting Plushies. Additionally, players can take part in engaging in-game events and activities, from exploring the Maji Market to enjoying Hot Pot card games with friends in the Underground Black Market.

With the release of the Botanical Bliss update for Palia, there’s much to discover. The initial event to take place is the Flower Bloom Event, which occurs daily at noon in-game time for every solo player and their friends to assist in blooming flowers in Kilima. During this event, the Weeder will aid in clearing away overgrown plants that could jeopardize the sprout, while the Waterer will be in charge of hydrating the sprout to ensure it blossoms into a flower. Once the flower has bloomed, players will earn rewards.

The included rewards consist of sellable weeds, Sundrop Lilies, Spice Sprouts, Wild Garlic, Gardenia Flowers, Chapaatail Flowers, Rose Flowers, Trillium Flowers, Cottonball Flowers, and much more. In addition to these rewards, players can uncover 10 new flowers, nine new planters, a floral nameplate, and a lost potato pod.

To elaborate on the 10 new flowers and nine new planters, here’s a list of what will be available during the Kilima Dynamic Event:

– Greenhome Clay Pot
– Greenhome Basket
– Greenhome Wall Pot
– Greenhome Stone Urn
– Greenhome Wood Pot
– Greenhome Terracotta Pot
– Greenhome Burlap Sack
– Greenhome Metal Pot
– Greenhome Flower Box
– Flowering Orange Bush
– Flowering Pink Bush
– Flowering Black Bush
– Flowering Blue Bush
– Flowering Yellow Bush
– Flowering Red Bush
– Flowering Purple Bush
– Coastal Bush
– Cypress Tree
– Fern

The following feature debuting in Palia: Botanical Bliss is the Bulletin Board, situated in the Kilima Village Center, where players can embark on limited-time seasonal themed quests for rewards. This month’s theme, Midsommar, includes four themed sub-bundles for players to complete, providing fresh flowers and exclusive flower-themed nameplates as rewards. Upon completion of the bundles, the monthly Bulletin Board will conclude with a final quest, offering players special rewards.

In conjunction with the new Bulletin Board, fresh Plushes are introduced to Palia. Besides the second anniversary plushes, here’s a list of plushes available during the Botanical Bliss update:

– Floatfish Toadstool Plush – Fishing where the Floatfish is typically found
– Floatfish Piksil Plush – Fishing where the Floatfish is typically found
– Floatfish Midnight Plush – Fishing where the Floatfish is typically found
– Happy Palia First Anniversary (Cupcake Plush) – Log-in Reward
– Happy Palia Second Anniversary (Cupcake Plush) – Log-in Reward

Alongside the new items and quests, Palia has undergone a quality of life enhancement. Players can anticipate improvements such as the Infinite Quest Bag, Bundle Improvement for combining items into a bundle, New Tool and Emote Accessibility Setting, and the opportunity to encounter King Hoppington XIV for currency.

Before concluding, the launch of Palia: Botanical Bliss unveils a variety of new collections and items that will be accessible in the Premium Store. The outfit sets and items that will be on offer include:

– August 18 – Beastslayer (Outfit): Shadvaraak, Sumuruu, and Kiraan
– August 18 – Yacht Club (Outfit): Vanderbilt, Carnegie, and Rockefeller
– August 18 – Torocat (Pets): Seal Point Torocat, Striped Torocat, Spotted Torocat
– August 18 – Torocat Umbrella (Glider)
– August 18 – Beastslayer (Tool Skin): Axe and Bow
– August 18 – Seagrass Gardens Landscape (Landscape)
– August 26 – Birthday Bash (Outfit): Chantilly, Tiramisu, Confetti
– August 26

One of the most frustrating experiences for a console player is witnessing thrilling gameplay, only to be confronted with the “only for PC” label immediately afterward. As a dedicated console player, this situation arises frequently, and each instance feels like a hard hit. I’ve been eagerly anticipating *Delta Force* ever since Team Jade announced it in 2024. The promise of offering fans three distinct game modes that capture everything typically seen in the FPS genre was fascinating.

Yet, I felt an instant wave of FOMO when it was disclosed as a free-to-play, PC exclusive. However, Team Jade surprised everyone with the announcement that *Delta Force* would be launched on consoles in Q1 2025, complete with all the features of the full release (not early access or beta). When that news broke, I knew I had to dive in and discover what all the buzz around the ‘free *Battlefield*’ title was about. When I was given the opportunity to pilot one of the operators featured in *Delta Force* on console ahead of time, I eagerly enlisted for the experience.

*Delta Force’s* rich legacy as a gaming franchise is thoroughly covered in CGMagazine’s earlier PC preview, and it’s fair to say the franchise is significant. But what sets it apart from others? Remarkable gameplay that players wouldn’t guess is free, frantic game modes, and a single-player campaign tied to the whole experience depicting a real-life famous historical event, *Black Hawk Down* (which is referred to in textbooks as the Battle of Mogadishu, inspired by the 2001 film of the same name).

First things first, if fans aren’t acquainted with hero shooters, *Delta Force* features gameplay that evokes the genre while functioning more like the quick-paced FPS titles that don’t fit neatly into that category. Imagine *Delta Force* as an expertly polished, large-scale experience, but starting without a price tag, placing all the risk on the developer and publisher. I’m pleased to report that Team Jade’s efforts have delivered a robust console port for fans.

Although I experienced a preview build for console, I later tried the initial PC experience to explore what the premium marketplace entails, and I found that the free-to-play notifications were entirely absent from *Delta Force* menus. Not only does Team Jade care about their game, but they also have faith in it.

I jumped into a match playing as one of the support (healing class) operators. I took on the role of the heroic Stinger, and if his impeccably styled hair hinted at anything about his capabilities, it’s that he excels just as much as the pomade he uses to keep it in shape on the battlefield. Like other hero shooters, *Delta Force* grants you access to unique perks tied to each character and class.

Stinger wields a healing pistol that resembles Mercy’s staff from *Overwatch 2*. He can heal from a considerable distance, keeping both himself and the target safe, but unlike Mercy, he can also inflict severe damage. You can equip the support class with impressive firepower, including assault rifles (the AK-74 springs to mind) and a high-caliber hand-cannon as a sidearm.

Stinger is outfitted with additional perks that enable him to aid the team in various ways. A smokescreen creates disarray for adversaries, permitting you to revive fallen allies, while smoke grenades allow for escape when under heavy fire. These two perks encourage creative thinking. Rather than merely healing, you can deploy smoke and maneuver around with your assault weaponry to provide cover fire in a massive 32v32 Warfare match, offering relief to weary teammates defending an objective.

This flexibility empowers players to strategically consider their optimal position on the battlefield to assist the team, and instead of being limited to a single role like many other hero shooters, *Delta Force* encourages all fighters to engage in the action as fully as possible. I was able to explore the two primary game modes for console (excluding the campaign, Black Hawk Down), and both operated at a silky smooth 60FPS, even during the most intense moments, on the Xbox Series X console.

While *Delta Force* assigns names to its classes, players can deploy in any manner they choose and play in a way that best supports their team. You cannot switch characters mid-battle (as is typical in other hero-based titles), but you can alter your tactics to increase effectiveness for the map. The developers also confirmed that *Delta Force* will support cross-play, though players have the option to disable it entirely to avoid encountering seasoned PC players upon its console launch, a great advantage for new recruits entering the field.

I first dove into the Operations mode. This mode struck me with significant déjà vu.