AMD Confirms FSR 4.1 Is Coming to Xbox Series X and Series S

AMD has confirmed that FSR Upscaling 4.1 is coming to Xbox Series X and Series S, bringing AI-powered image reconstruction to Microsoft’s current-generation consoles. The technology will also support ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.

The announcement follows AMD’s early release of FSR 4.1 for Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards, expanding the technology’s reach beyond PC graphics cards.

AMD’s SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics, Jack Huynh, confirmed the plans during a presentation featuring Microsoft and ASUS. Microsoft also revealed that its engineers have been working closely with AMD to optimize FSR 4.1 for Xbox hardware.

FSR 4.1 will bring AI upscaling to existing Xbox consoles

FSR 4.1 uses machine learning to improve image reconstruction, potentially delivering sharper visuals and better rendering performance.

The technology builds on FSR 1 and FSR 2, which developers can already access through the Xbox Game Development Kit. AMD has optimized its latest upscaling model for older RDNA architectures, allowing it to run on existing Xbox hardware.

However, Microsoft has not announced a release date or confirmed which games will support FSR 4.1. It also remains unclear whether existing titles will require individual updates or whether Microsoft could enable the technology at the system level.

Next-generation Xbox Project Helix will use FSR Diamond

Microsoft also confirmed that its next-generation Xbox hardware, known as Project Helix, will feature AMD’s FSR Diamond technology.

Unlike FSR 4.1, FSR Diamond targets next-generation hardware and will introduce advanced AI upscaling, multi-frame generation, and Ray Regeneration.

Microsoft has not revealed when developers will gain access to FSR 4.1 on Xbox Series X and Series S.

Meanwhile, Microsoft is also reportedly exploring cheaper Surface PCs, fueling rumors about AMD’s Sound Wave Arm APU. In other Xbox news, the company is reportedly removing security seals from physical XBOX games.

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