About Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2 is an action-adventure RPG developed and published by Capcom, released on March 22, 2024. The game features an expansive open world with dynamic combat and a pawn system. While Capcom included DLSS support, the implementation has been plagued with significant technical issues that affect both performance and image quality.
DLSS and Upscaling Support
Dragon's Dogma 2 supports NVIDIA DLSS, but with notable implementation problems. The game also offers Dynamic Resolution and AMD FSR 3 as alternatives.
| Feature | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DLSS Super Resolution | Yes | Modes reversed - Quality renders at Performance resolution |
| DLSS Frame Generation | Available | Via mod support |
| Dynamic Resolution | Yes | Often superior image quality |
| FSR 3 | Yes | Good alternative to DLSS |
Known DLSS Issues
Critical Problem: Capcom's DLSS implementation has modes reversed. Quality mode renders at Performance resolution, while Performance mode renders at Quality resolution, resulting in poor image quality and confusion.
Issues Summary:
- Reversed DLSS Modes: Quality and Performance modes are swapped, causing blurry visuals in Quality mode
- Blurry Image Quality: The bundled DLSS version is innately blurry even accounting for the reversed modes
- Minimal Improvement: Upgrading DLSS via DLSS Swapper to v3.10.2 provides little noticeable difference
- Inconsistent Performance: Users report hit-or-miss performance improvements depending on hardware
Upscaling Methods Comparison
| Method | Image Quality | Performance | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Resolution | Excellent (Best) | Good | First Choice |
| FSR 3 | Very Good | Very Good | Second Choice |
| DLSS 4 | Good | Excellent | Last Resort |
| Native TAA | Fair | Fair | Not Recommended |
Recommended Settings for Dragon's Dogma 2
| Setting | Recommendation | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Method | Dynamic Resolution | Superior image quality and performance |
| Secondary Option | FSR 3 | If Dynamic Resolution unavailable |
| Anti-Aliasing | DLAA (via mod) | Better clarity than built-in DLSS |
| DLSS Override | Latest via NVIDIA App | RTX 40 series GPUs only |
DLSS Workarounds & Solutions
1. Use NVIDIA App Override (RTX 40 Series)
- Open NVIDIA App
- Go to Game Settings
- Set DLSS Super Resolution to "Latest"
- This forces the latest DLSS version for RTX 40 series cards
- Provides better quality than default implementation
2. Use DLSS Swapper
- Download DLSS Swapper
- Update DLSS to v3.10.2 or latest
- Note: Improvement is minimal according to user reports
- Better as a troubleshooting step than performance improvement
3. Enable Graphics Suite DLAA
- Obtain Graphics Suite mod (may be offline)
- Enable DLAA for anti-aliasing
- Provides better clarity than DLSS in this game
- More effective for image quality than struggling with DLSS
4. Use Dynamic Resolution
- The recommended approach
- Provides excellent image quality
- Balances performance with visual fidelity
- Much better than DLSS in this game
Performance Impact
| GPU | Native FPS | DLSS FPS | Dynamic Res FPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4070 | 50-60 | 60-85 | 100+ |
| RTX 4080 | 70-90 | 90-110 | 120+ |
| RTX 4090 | 120+ | 120+ | 144+ |
Note: Performance can drop to 30 FPS in some areas regardless of settings. Use uncapped framerates to see dynamic performance variations.
How to Verify DLSS Implementation Issues
- Download DLSS Indicator from Nexus Mods
- Run Dragon's Dogma 2 with DLSS enabled
- Activate DLSS Indicator overlay
- Notice the reversed rendering resolutions in the overlay
- This confirms Capcom's implementation bug
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should I use DLSS in Dragon's Dogma 2?
A: No. Use Dynamic Resolution or FSR 3 instead. DLSS implementation has critical issues making it inferior to alternatives.
Q: Will DLSS Swapper fix the blurry issue?
A: Partially. Updating to latest DLSS version helps somewhat, but the reversed modes issue cannot be fixed at the DLL level.
Q: What's the best setting for image quality?
A: Dynamic Resolution provides the best image quality in this game, superior to both DLSS and FSR 3.
Q: Can I use DLAA instead of DLSS?
A: Yes, through the Graphics Suite mod. DLAA provides better clarity than the native DLSS implementation.
Q: Do I need an RTX 40 series for DLSS override?
A: Yes. NVIDIA App DLSS override works with RTX 40 series and newer. Older cards cannot use this feature.
Q: Is Capcom fixing this DLSS issue?
A: As of 2026, Capcom has not addressed the DLSS implementation issues. Players are advised to use alternative upscaling methods.
Compatible GPUs
| GPU Series | DLSS Support | NVIDIA App Override |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 2080/2070/2060 | Yes | No |
| RTX 3090/3080/3070 | Yes | No |
| RTX 4090/4080/4070/4060 | Yes | Yes |
| RTX 5090/5080/5070/5060 | Yes | Yes |