Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is heading to the Nintendo Switch 2, according to technical details revealed by developer Shift Up. DongKi Lee, CTO and technical director at Shift Up, shared in an interview with Nintendo Everything that the studio targets 60 FPS on Nintendo’s hardware across both handheld and television setups by combining NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 3.1 technologies.
Achieving 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware
To hit the performance target, Shift Up relies on a hybrid technical approach. According to Lee, the game works with a base of 30 FPS, maintaining consistency and latency under control, while interpolation is used to reach the presentation of 60 FPS.
The pipeline splits depending on whether the console sits in its dock. In TV mode, the game presents an image in 1080p obtained through upscaling. In handheld mode, the title roda em 720p sem upscaling.
Combining NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 3.1
The technical framework brings together hardware-specific features from two competing semiconductor giants. Lee explained that the development team uses NVIDIA’s DLSS specifically for the upscaling process on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Because the technology available on the console does not offer frame generation resources, Shift Up looked elsewhere to bridge the gap. The studio implemented AMD’s FSR 3.1 frame interpolation technology on top of the DLSS upscaled image. Lee explained that the team uses DLSS first to upscale the image and then applies the FSR 3.1 frame interpolation over the result.
Pro Tip: Game developers targeting hybrid consoles often balance thermal limits and battery life by separating rendering resolution from display output, utilizing AI upscaling to bridge the gap between handheld and docked modes.
Balancing Performance Across Handheld and TV Modes
Developing for new hardware presents unique hurdles. Lee noted that one of the main challenges was finding a balance between visual quality and performance considering the differences between handheld and TV modes.
The possibility to switch quickly between these two ways of playing was highlighted by the developer as one of the most interesting characteristics of the console. Lee stated that the hardware allowed the team to find an adequate balance to maintain both visual presentation and desired performance regardless of the way the player is using the Nintendo Switch 2.
Did You Know? Frame interpolation techniques generate intermediate frames between natively rendered images, reducing the computational load on the primary GPU while maintaining a smooth visual refresh rate for the player.
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution does Stellar Blade: Complete Edition run in on Nintendo Switch 2?
According to Shift Up CTO and technical director DongKi Lee, the game presents an image in 1080p obtained through upscaling in TV mode, and runs in 720p without upscaling in handheld mode.
Which technologies are used to achieve 60 FPS?
The development team uses NVIDIA DLSS for upscaling and AMD FSR 3.1 frame interpolation, working on a base of 30 FPS.
When is Stellar Blade: Complete Edition releasing for Nintendo Switch 2?
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, and the version for the console of Nintendo still does not have a confirmed release date.
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