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DLSS 5 AI Triggers Grace Backlash; Capcom Stands Firm

5/5/2026

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Kumazawa Defends Grace

Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa said the DLSS 5 backlash proves the original Grace design was right.
Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5 in March 2026 as a generative-AI system that adds photoreal lighting.
Fans called the AI-altered Grace a sloppy mess and likened her face to social-media filters.
Capcom developers, unaware Nvidia would feature Resident Evil Requiem in the demo, say the company will use AI in development but avoid generative-AI.

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Directors Back Tech

Capcom Game Director Koshi Nakanishi said the studio will not replace iconic characters with younger versions, noting that Leon remains appealing now and could return at age 70.
Starfield was reported to leverage NVIDIA DLSS 5 more effectively, with many players describing the technology as transformative for the game.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra said the tech avoids “AI Slop” and allows developers to train their own models for fine-tuning.

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Kumazawa Defends Grace

Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa said the DLSS 5 backlash proves the original Grace design was right.
Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5 in March 2026 as a generative-AI system that adds photoreal lighting.
Fans called the AI-altered Grace a sloppy mess and likened her face to social-media filters.
Capcom developers, unaware Nvidia would feature Resident Evil Requiem in the demo, say the company will use AI in development but avoid generative-AI.

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