DLSS 5 Mod Yassifies GTA 5 and Control Characters, and It's Terrifying

Ever wondered what would happen if you pumped your favorite game characters full of beauty filters and plastic surgery? Well, wonder no more, because modders have already done it using an experimental version of Nvidia DLSS 5.

That's right, DLSS 5 isn't even officially out yet, but some clever folks have already gotten their hands on it via NBA 2K27's files. And they've been testing it on games like GTA 5 and Control, with... interesting results.

Remember Michael from GTA 5? The middle-aged, slightly balding, mid-life-crisis guy? Well, now he looks like he's been yassified—think Instagram filters, cheekbone implants, and a whole lot of lip gloss. It's uncanny, it's unsettling, and honestly, it's kind of hilarious.

But it's not just Michael. Characters in Control are getting the same treatment, and the results are equally bizarre. It's like the games have been invaded by a beauty guru from the future, and I'm not sure I'm here for it.

Now, before you panic, this isn't something that's going to happen automatically to your games. It's an experimental mod, and it's not even using the full DLSS 5—it's just a runtime that modders have repurposed. But it's a glimpse into what the future of upscaling might look like, and it's... something.

Nvidia hasn't even announced DLSS 5 yet, so we're in uncharted territory here. But if this is what it does to characters, maybe we should be careful what we wish for. Sure, sharper graphics and better performance are great, but at what cost? Do we really want our gritty, realistic games to turn into a parade of plastic-looking pretty boys and girls?

For now, this is just a fun experiment for modders, and it's not like you're going to see it in official releases anytime soon. But it does make you wonder: what's next? Are we going to see Lara Croft with a nose job? Or Master Chief with perfect skin? The possibilities are terrifying.

So, what do you think? Would you try this mod for a laugh, or are you firmly in the 'keep my games gritty' camp? Let us know in the comments!