Alan Wake 2 DLSS 4.5 Support Status

Get the latest information on NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 compatibility, Frame Generation support, and FPS benchmarks for Alan Wake 2.

Does Alan Wake 2 Support DLSS 4.5?

Status: Native Integration

Alan Wake 2 is built around Mesh Shaders and DLSS 3.5. Swapping to the latest v3.7.20 DLL eliminates the shimmering noise seen on fine mesh fences in the Dark Place. The game's implementation of Ray Reconstruction is best-in-class.

DLSS Features

Super Resolution: Yes (Native)
Frame Generation: Yes (Native)
Ray Reconstruction: Yes (Native)

Performance Impact (4K)

Native: ~34 FPS
DLSS Quality: ~68 FPS
DLSS 4.5 (FG): ~125 FPS

How to Enable DLSS 4.5 in Alan Wake 2

  1. Set different DLSS presets for Saga (Day) vs Alan (Night) if you experience ghosting.
  2. Frame Gen adds approx 15ms latency; ensure Reflex is 'On + Boost'.

Is it Safe to Swap the DLL?

For single-player games like Alan Wake 2, updating the nvngx_dlss.dll file to version 4.5.10.0 is generally safe and can improve image stability, reducing ghosting and shimmering compared to the stock DLL file. Always use DLSS Swapper to backup your original file first.

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