AMD Next-Gen AI-powered FSR upscaler is coming to Call of Duty

AMD confirms that their next-generation AI-based FSR tech is coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

As part of their Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU reveal, AMD has confirmed that their next-generation FSR technology is coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Furthermore, AMD has confirmed that their next-gen FSR upscaler will be AI-based, using Machine Learning to deliver higher levels of image quality.

This new version of FSR will bring AMD’s upscaler in line with competing upscalers from Intel and Nvidia. Currently, it is unknown when this new upscaler will be coming to Black Ops 6. That said, AMD’s hints suggest that this new feature will launch relatively soon.

We are also partnering deeply with our close friends at Activision to deliver the absolute best experience in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, with game optimisations and the integration of FSR 3.1. We are also working very hard to enable the next generation of ML-based FSR on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

– AMD’s Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics

(AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D reveal video)

AMD’s CEO, Lisa Su, has recently teased the company’s upcoming RDNA 4 GPUs. These GPUs will feature “new AI capabilities”, suggesting that AMD will make a major AI push with RDNA 4. With this in mind, we expect “FSR AI” to be revealed alongside RDNA 4. RDNA 4 will be launching in early 2025, with a CES 2025 reveal seeming likely.

With the move to machine learning, FSR should finally be able to fully compete with Nvidia DLSS. This is great news for gamers, as it means that everyone will have access to a powerful AI upscaler, whether their GPU is from AMD, Nvidia, or Intel.

Read more about AMD’s next-gen FSR AI upscaling plans on the OC3D Forums.