Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal sparked widespread backlash over Grace Ashcroft’s altered likeness, with many labeling the AI-generated face as horrendous and comparing it to low-quality AI imagery in game art.

The showcased Grace Ashcroft from Resident Evil Requiem was altered by DLSS 5, prompting criticism that the design loses personality and resembles generic AI-generated visuals.

DLSS 5 was shown across titles like Oblivion, Hogwarts Legacy, and Starfield, but Resident Evil Requiem became the focal point of backlash about AI-assisted visuals.

Capcom game director Koshi Nakanishi noted there is no strict aging rule for characters between entries, suggesting flexibility in reimagining characters like Leon S. Kennedy.

Publication context: the article is dated May 4, 2026, and situates basic game metadata to frame the discussion.

Kumazawa acknowledged fan pushback without directly condemning DLSS 5, emphasizing the importance of preserving Resident Evil Requiem’s character design integrity.

Capcom plans to use AI to assist development while avoiding generative AI for assets, signaling a cautious, selective approach to AI tech.

The piece notes broader reactions to DLSS 5, including Ubisoft’s surprise at future titles adopting the tech.

Capcom’s Jun Takeuchi had suggested DLSS 5 would push visuals forward and deepen immersion, though responses to that claim have varied.

The article questions whether DLSS 5 demos accurately reflect developers’ intended use of the tech in final releases.

Reactions from other developers, including Bethesda, highlight a push for more artist control over AI-assisted features in future projects.

Capcom and Ubisoft reportedly learned about DLSS 5 alongside the public, with Capcom historically wary of AI in development.