Gaming News · Issue #34 · 10 September 2026

TL;DR

• PUBG adds DLSS Super Resolution, enhancing performance for older PCs.
• Borderlands 4’s FL4K story pack is released, raising the level cap by 10.
• Nintendo’s Direct showcases Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 this December.
• Epic is offering Astral Ascent and Luftrausers free for a limited time, with Steelrising available on Prime.

🔫 FPS

PUBG Adds DLSS Super Resolution

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS enabled Nvidia DLSS Super Resolution on September 10, marking its first inclusion since release in 2017. This feature uses AI to upscale images rendered at lower resolutions, improving frame rates without sacrificing clarity. This update comes via Nvidia’s 616.92 Game Ready driver.

Player impact: Users experiencing frame drops in intense matches are encouraged to enable DLSS for improved performance.

Sources: Nvidia GeForce News · Nvidia (616.92 Game Ready driver)

Borderlands 4’s FL4K Story Pack Launches

Borderlands 4’s second story add-on, FL4K and the Last Resort, debuted on September 10. This update introduces a new playable character, Loveless the Hacker, and increases the level cap by 10 for all players.

Player impact: The expanded level cap allows for new skill points, reigniting endgame activities.

Sources: 2K Newsroom · Gematsu

🆓 Free to try

Free This Week: Astral Ascent and Luftrausers on Epic, Steelrising on Prime

Epic Games Store is offering Astral Ascent and Luftrausers for free until September 17, while Amazon’s Prime Gaming provides Steelrising as a permanent addition for Prime members.

Player impact: Be sure to claim your free games before they disappear from the store.

Sources: Game Rant · gg.deals (Prime Gaming)

🕹️ Console specifics

Nintendo’s Direct Puts Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 This December

Confirmed during the September Direct, Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Switch 2 on December 4, with the Ascendance expansion to follow in 2027.

Player impact: Switch 2 users gain access to Monster Hunter’s expansive gameplay on the go, with the expansion content on the horizon.

Sources: Game Informer · TechTimes

🖥️ Hardware

007 First Light Gets Path Tracing and DLSS 4.5

On September 15, IO Interactive will enhance 007 First Light with path tracing and Nvidia DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction. The path tracing update improves visual fidelity but may negatively impact performance.

Player impact: High-end hardware is recommended for optimal performance when using these advanced features.

Sources: DSOGaming · Nvidia GeForce News

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