Intel XeSS Now Supported in 150+ Games, with More on the Way

Intel’s XeSS technology is making strides in the gaming world, now being incorporated into over 150 games, with even more exciting updates on the horizon as XeSS 2 begins its rollout.

Intel initially broke new ground by introducing their unique super-sampling method in tandem with the debut of the Intel Arc Alchemist series of discrete GPUs. It’s been a little over two years since XeSS made its entrance, but it’s seen numerous advancements, culminating in the current iteration, XeSS 2.

While the gaming industry hasn’t fully embraced XeSS 2 just yet, the original XeSS 1.0, along with its subsequent updates, have been integrated into a wide array of games. Intel recently celebrated a significant milestone with its announcement that XeSS now powers more than 150 gaming titles, with more expected to join the lineup soon.

For those interested, there’s a comprehensive list available of games featuring XeSS technology, which includes several well-known modern triple-A games. Nonetheless, in terms of super-sampling technologies, Intel’s XeSS still finds itself trailing behind AMD’s FSR and NVIDIA’s DLSS.

An intriguing tweet from Intel Gaming highlighted this achievement, sharing their excitement: “We’ve hit the mark on 150+ games with #XeSS support, with more on the way!” They encouraged gamers to experience the enhanced graphics for themselves with Intel XeSS AI upscaling.

Intel is undoubtedly striving to enhance its competitive standing in the market. At present, the majority of these games incorporate XeSS 1, yet XeSS 2 is only available in a couple of titles, specifically F1 2024 and Marvel Rivals. However, there is promising news on the horizon. Several upcoming releases and existing games, such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Killing Floor 3, are set to incorporate the latest XeSS 2 technology.

It’s worth mentioning that some games are also compatible with Intel’s XeSS Frame Generation, though it hasn’t reached the prominence of FSR and DLSS Frame Gen techniques. Importantly, both XeSS 2 and Frame Generation are exclusively compatible with Intel’s Arc Battlemage GPUs. As of now, the market has only seen the launch of two models from this series—the Arc B580 and Arc B570—which unfortunately suffer from limited availability.

Intel continues to push forward, aiming to bridge the gap with its competitors, as it bolsters its gaming offerings and advances its technology.