Nvidia app update fails to block unofficial DLSS multi-frame generation mod on RTX 40 series gaming GPUs — modders restore support across multiple games within hours
Tom's Hardware reports on the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between Nvidia and modders over DLSS multi-frame generation. Nvidia pushed an over-the-air update via the Nvidia App to block unofficial mods that enable the RTX 50-series exclusive feature on RTX 40 series cards. However, modders found workarounds within hours, releasing multiple updates. The article discusses the technical feasibility, community responses, and implications for Nvidia's hardware exclusivity narrative.
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