HELLDIVERS 2 Update Adds FSR 3, XeSS 3.0, DLSS 4.5 Upscaling

Daniel Cross May 22, 2026 1 min read

HELLDIVERS 2 receives a major optimization update on May 27th featuring FSR 3, XeSS 3.0, DLSS 4.5, Dynamic Resolution Scaling, and Variable Rate Shading.

HELLDIVERS 2 game interface showing upscaling technology support options

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Arrowhead Game Studios will release an optimization update for HELLDIVERS 2 on May 27th.

Arrowhead Game Studios releases performance patch with AI upscaling and dynamic scaling technologies

The patch introduces support for FSR 3/4, XeSS 3.0, and DLSS 4.5 upscaling technologies.

Dynamic Resolution Scaling is also added to maintain stable frame rates during demanding gameplay scenarios.

Variable Rate Shading will be introduced in the update to reduce GPU load.

Arrowhead Game Studios plans a dedicated tech-focused update for further optimization.

Source: SteamDeckHQ

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A hardware optimist and battery-life pessimist. His favourite game is Hades, because starting over counts as progress there. His favourite console is the Nintendo GameCube, which is still somehow the loudest box in the room. His daily handheld is a Steam Deck OLED, which he insists is portable while carrying a case that needs backpack planning.

HELLDIVERS 2 Update Adds FSR 3, XeSS 3.0, DLSS 4.5 Upscaling

Arrowhead Game Studios releases performance patch with AI upscaling and dynamic scaling technologies

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