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AMD FSR 4.1.2 is now available to Xbox Series X|S developers
AMD has made FSR 4.1.2 available to Xbox Series X|S developers through an update to its game development tools.
FSR renders a game at a lower resolution, then reconstructs the image at a higher resolution to help improve performance while retaining detail.
Developers can choose between a Full model and a smaller, more efficient Lite model, which involves a trade-off between image quality and processing cost.
The update also supports Xbox handhelds, though access and model availability differ from the Series X|S.
The technology could help games run more smoothly on existing hardware, but results will depend on how each developer implements it.
Developers can test the models using AMD's sample tools and choose what works for their games.
There is no guarantee that a particular game will use FSR 4.1.2 or gain a specific performance improvement.
AMD FSR 4.1.2 support is now available to developers for Xbox Series X and S games.
The update adds Full and Lite INT8 upscaling models, and developers can choose which model to use.
FSR 4.1.2 is also supported on Xbox handhelds, initially through preview drivers for the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20.
AMD has provided a Game Development Kit sample so developers can compare the models and test their performance.
The effect on games will depend on how developers implement the technology.
- Who
- AMD made the technology available; Xbox game developers can use it.
- What
- FSR 4.1.2 support is available for Xbox Series X and S and Xbox handhelds, with different upscaling models for developers.
- When
- November 5, 2026. AMD began rolling out FSR 4.1 for Xbox Ally handhelds on October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Xbox Series X and S consoles and Xbox handhelds.
- Why
- The upscaling technology can reconstruct higher-resolution images from lower-resolution renders, potentially improving image quality and performance.
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AMD began rolling out FSR 4.1 for Xbox, starting with beta drivers for Xbox Ally handhelds.
AMD announced FSR 4.1.2 availability to developers for Xbox Series X and S games and provided a GDK sample.
- Console models
- Xbox Series X and S
- Upscaling models
- Full INT8 and Lite INT8
- Lite model size
- Half the size of the Full model
- Handheld access
- Preview driver for Xbox Ally X and X20
- Handheld model
- One highly efficient INT8 model
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AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1.2 on XBOX Series X|S is available to developers today!
Our new GDK sample demonstrates both Full and Lite models, optimized for each console.
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AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1.2 on XBOX Series X|S is available to developers today! Our new GDK sample demonstrates both Full and Lite models, optimized for each console. Thanks to our partners at @AMD for the great collaboration! We can't wait to see what developers create with it.