AMD and Xbox have announced an expansion of their graphics technology partnership, with FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.1 entering the Xbox ecosystem. The technology will first be applied to the ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and will later launch on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, although the specific release date for the console version has not yet been announced.
Scott Van Vliet, Chief Technology Officer at Xbox, stated that both parties have engaged in close optimization around FSR 4.1, aiming to provide developers with tools that balance performance and visual quality. The scope of collaboration also includes chips in Xbox and Windows hardware, as well as technologies such as DirectX, Advanced Shader Delivery, and AutoSR.
Regarding the next-generation Xbox project, AMD confirmed that the hardware codenamed Project Helix will adopt FSR Diamond. AMD has not yet disclosed the specific features of Diamond, hardware specifications, or the release date for Project Helix.
AMD also stated that part of its research into FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling originated from the "Project Amethyst" collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment. This work focused on combining advanced graphics rendering with machine learning and became the foundation for FSR 4.1 on the Radeon RX 6000, RX 7000, and RX 9000 series, as well as related spectral super resolution technologies on PlayStation 5.
According to the currently announced roadmap, machine learning upscaling will expand from PCs and handhelds to cover existing Xbox consoles and will be included in the technical planning for the next generation of Xbox. The actual visual quality, performance benefits, and range of game support remain to be demonstrated in the future.
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AMD and Xbox have jointly announced that AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.1 is coming to Xbox, launching first on the ROG Xbox Ally handheld, followed by the Xbox Series X|S consoles.
AMD stated that the next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, will utilize AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution "Diamond" technology to "further drive the development of next-generation gaming."
Scott Van Vliet, Chief Technology Officer at Xbox, stated in a press release: "At Xbox, we are building a gaming platform designed to meet player needs and make it easier for content creators to reach them. For over two decades, AMD has been a key partner on this journey. Our teams have worked hand in hand to continuously advance gaming on the Xbox and Windows platforms, from the core chips in consoles and handhelds to technologies like DirectX, Advanced Shader Delivery, and AutoSR, which help developers make fuller use of hardware to deliver a better gaming experience for players."
Vliet continued: "We are excited to take another step forward together, with FSR 4.1 coming to Xbox. We have worked closely with AMD to optimize this technology, providing developers with another powerful tool to deliver exceptional performance and visual experiences for players. Whether you are playing on the Xbox Ally handheld or the upcoming Xbox Series consoles, this is just the beginning. Our teams will continue to collaborate closely in both hardware and software. In the future, through the Project Helix initiative, we will leverage FSR Diamond technology to provide more powerful momentum for future gaming experiences."
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling technology was co-developed with Sony Interactive Entertainment through "Project Amethyst"
AMD stated: "Our collaboration with Sony through 'Project Amethyst' is an important part of this journey. Together, we explored the infinite possibilities achieved when advanced graphics rendering technology is combined with machine learning, and translated these achievements into technologies that enhance game visuals and performance. This technology is at the core of AMD [FidelityFX Super Resolution] Upscaling 4.1 on AMD Radeon RX 6000, RX 7000, and RX 9000 series graphics cards, [Quick Spectral Super Resolution] on PS5, and [PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution] on PS5 Pro."