Helldivers 2 May 27 update adds DLSS, FSR, XeSS

Arrowhead Game Studios said on May 23 that *Helldivers 2* will receive a technical optimization patch on May 27, adding new upscaling options and latency-reduction features across PC and consoles. The studio said the update was developed with Nixxes and is focused on “stability, latency reduction, and advanced upscaling technologies.” The announcement was posted through the game’s Steam news feed ahead of the patch date. ### What is actually being added on PC? PC players are set to get the broadest list of new rendering options in the May 27 patch. Arrowhead said the update adds AMD FSR 4.0.3 on supported GPUs, AMD FSR 3.1.5, Nvidia DLSS 4.5 and Intel XeSS 3.0. The studio said those options are being added to improve visual clarity without giving up performance. (store.steampowered.com) VideoCardz, citing the Steam post, reported that the patch gives PC players vendor-specific upscaling choices that had not previously been available in that form. Arrowhead’s post framed the change as part of a broader technical pass rather than a gameplay rebalance or content drop. ### What changes are coming for PS5 and consoles? (store.steampowered.com) PS5 Pro is set to receive PSSR 1, while standard PS5 and Xbox versions are set to use FSR 3.1, according to Arrowhead’s Steam post. The same post said Variable Refresh Rate support is being added for PS5 and PS5 Pro on compatible displays. (videocardz.com) Arrowhead also said Dynamic Resolution Scaling is being integrated for PS5, Xbox Series X and PC. The studio said the patch raises resolution to 1440p in the “Performance” preset on PS5 and Xbox Series X, and in the “Quality” preset on PS5 Power Saving Mode. ### What do VRR, DRS and VRS mean in this update? (store.steampowered.com) Variable Refresh Rate support is aimed at reducing stutter and screen tearing on supported displays, according to Arrowhead. The studio said Variable Rate Shading is also being added to reduce GPU load in selected parts of the image while preserving visual quality where it matters most. (store.steampowered.com) Dynamic Resolution Scaling is intended to help maintain steadier frame rates in heavier scenes. Arrowhead said that feature will be active on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC, making it one of the update’s cross-platform technical changes rather than a PC-only addition. ### What about input lag and responsiveness? (store.steampowered.com) Arrowhead said the May 27 patch also includes latency-reduction features tied to graphics hardware vendors. Nvidia Reflex is being added for GeForce users, while AMD Anti-Lag 2 is being added for Radeon GPUs, according to reports citing the Steam announcement. (store.steampowered.com) The studio said responsiveness was a core target for the patch because “every frame counts when the pressure is on.” That language appeared in the Steam post announcing the update and its three main priorities: stability, latency reduction and upscaling. ### When does this go live, and where will the final notes appear? (videocardz.com) May 27 is the scheduled deployment date named by Arrowhead in its Steam announcement. The company’s support site also lists a dedicated *Helldivers 2* patch-notes section, where later release documentation is typically published. (store.steampowered.com) Arrowhead said the May 27 release is “just the opening salvo” in a broader effort to improve performance. As of May 23, the announced details were available through the game’s Steam news post, with the full rollout due on Tuesday, May 27, 2026. (store.steampowered.com)