Particle effects (explosions, smoke) still show minor artifacting. However, it is now on par with FSR 3.0’s "Quality" mode rather than the ghostly mess of earlier versions.
New logic allows the software to skip rendering extra frames if they exceed the monitor's refresh rate, making the process more efficient. Optimizing Your Settings for v2.9.0 Lossless Scaling v2.9.0
is a highly recommended tool for PC gamers and retro enthusiasts. The update to LSFG 2.1 narrows the gap between this $7 software and hardware-dependent solutions like DLSS 3 Frame Generation. Optimizing Your Settings for v2
A: Yes. Windows 10 LTSC users report zero issues. Windows 11 22H2+ gets slightly lower latency due to better window manager optimizations. Windows 10 LTSC users report zero issues
Before we dissect v2.9.0, a quick primer. Lossless Scaling is a third-party Windows application available on Steam. Its primary function is to upscale any game—regardless of API (DirectX, Vulkan, OpenGL)—to your monitor’s native resolution using advanced algorithms.
| Game | Native Resolution | Base FPS (Low) | LS v2.9.0 (Quality Mode) | Result | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p | 28 FPS | | Playable, minor UI ghosting | | Elden Ring | 1080p | 42 FPS (capped) | 82 FPS (x2 mode) | Smooth, no physics bugs | | CEMU (Breath of the Wild) | 720p -> 1440p | 45 FPS | 90 FPS (x2 mode) | Flawless. Emulator magic. | | Stardew Valley | Native 4K | 60 FPS | 240 FPS (x4 mode) | Overkill, but perfectly fluid |
The new X3 mode is optimized to maintain the same latency as the previous X2 mode while providing even smoother motion.