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Resident Evil Requiem Producer Says Backlash Over DLSS 5 Grace Ashcroft Design Change Proves Capcom Got the Character Right
Resident Evil Requiem producer has responded to the controversy surrounding DLSS 5's AI-altered appearance of protagonist Grace Ashcroft, framing the negative fan reaction as validation. The producer stated that players vocally defending Grace's original design was 'a positive,' saying it meant Capcom 'got the design right.' The comments came after DLSS 5's AI upscaling filter was found to noticeably alter Grace's facial appearance, sparking widespread criticism from fans.
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What we know
- Resident Evil Requiem's producer addressed the backlash caused by DLSS 5's AI filter visibly changing protagonist Grace Ashcroft's appearance
- The producer called the negative reaction 'a positive,' interpreting fan outrage as proof that players are attached to Grace's original design
- Many players reportedly commented they liked Grace's original design and did not want it changed, which the producer cited as encouraging
- The incident reignited broader conversation about AI-based upscaling tools like DLSS 5 altering character appearances in ways developers did not intend
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