"AMD's Starfield Deal: Implications for DLSS and XeSS Upscaling"

There are concerns that AMD's exclusive partnership with Bethesda Game Studios for Starfield may block rival upscaling technologies, such as Nvidia's DLSS and Intel's XeSS, from being integrated into the game. While AMD has not denied these claims, Nvidia has stated that it does not block competitor technologies. The situation is more nuanced than initially reported, with some games not integrating DLSS due to developer policies or technical limitations. However, the lack of transparency from AMD and Bethesda has led to negative feedback and calls for greater disclosure in sponsorship deals. Ultimately, the focus should be on producing better, more competitive products rather than blocking rival technologies.