Microsoft to Unveil DirectSR "Super Resolution" Tech at GDC 2024 in Collaboration with AMD & NVIDIA

Scheduled for March 18-22, GDC 2024 will feature a significant announcement from Microsoft in partnership with AMD and NVIDIA: the unveiling of the new DirectSR ("Direct Super Resolution") technology. This marks the first official mention of DirectSR, Microsoft's fresh approach to image resolution enhancement, akin to AMD's FSR but tailored for Windows compatibility.

DirectSR aims to streamline super resolution support across Windows devices, simplifying the integration of the technology into games for developers. Microsoft plans to showcase demonstrations, the latest updates, and best practices for game development alongside key partners AMD and NVIDIA, discussing new methods to fully leverage GPU capabilities and workload parallelization.

The revelation of DirectSR was disclosed in the GDC 2024 schedule, where Microsoft's session description indicates an in-depth view of the technology's features and the collaborative efforts with partners to establish a "universal" method of integrating upscaling technology into games. The tech is expected to provide unified resources for developers, although more details are yet to be revealed.

Microsoft's GDC presentation is scheduled for March 21, with the gaming and tech community eagerly awaiting further details on DirectSR and its impact on the future of Windows gaming, as well as the potential unification of super resolution approaches by leading GPU manufacturers.