AMD's Upgraded Anti-Lag+ Technology: A Return and Improvement

AMD’s Anti-Lag+ technology, which aims to reduce input lag and enhance system latency, is set to make a comeback. After a challenging initial launch, Chief Architect of Gaming at AMD, Frank Azor, has confirmed that Anti-Lag+ will return in an even better state.

Initially, Anti-Lag+ was designed to compete with NVIDIA’s Reflex technology. It not only provided support within games but also featured a driver-side toggle as part of AMD’s HYPR-RX suite, offering greater flexibility. Early tests demonstrated its effectiveness with games utilizing frame generation technologies, such as AMD FSR 3 and NVIDIA DLSS 3, including titles like Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum.

However, the toggle feature had unintended consequences. Toggling Anti-Lag+ through the driver for specific games resulted in modifications to game files, triggering anti-cheat systems in online games like Call of Duty: Warzone and Counter-Strike 2. Consequently, players faced bans, leading developers and publishers to advise against using Anti-Lag+ in their games.

As a response, AMD removed the Anti-Lag+ driver from its webpage and released a new driver that rolled back support for the technology. This setback left gamers waiting for nearly four months without access to the improved Anti-Lag+.

But the wait is almost over. AMD has worked closely with game developers and has ensured that Anti-Lag+ support remains available for games that already support it. This support no longer requires a driver-side toggle but is directly integrated into the games themselves. Currently, the list of supported games includes Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Dying Light 2, and more.

While the list of supported online games is currently limited due to prior bans, there is hope for their reinstatement once AMD releases a new and improved version of Anti-Lag+ that is better suited for online titles. The technology will be supported by the upcoming RDNA 3 GPUs (Radeon RX 7000), while other GPUs will continue to support the standard Anti-Lag technology.

In addition to the return of Anti-Lag+, AMD has also announced a lineup of new and upcoming FSR 3 titles that will benefit from this technology. These titles include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Farming Simulator 22, House Flipper 2, and more.

Stay tuned for further updates from AMD on the enablement and functionality of Anti-Lag+ in the following weeks.

AMD Anti-Lag+ FAQ

1. What is AMD’s Anti-Lag+ technology?
– AMD’s Anti-Lag+ technology is designed to reduce input lag and enhance system latency in gaming.

2. How does Anti-Lag+ compare to NVIDIA’s Reflex technology?
– Anti-Lag+ was initially developed as a competitor to NVIDIA’s Reflex technology but with added features and flexibility.

3. What were the unintended consequences of the toggle feature in Anti-Lag+?
– Toggling Anti-Lag+ through the driver for specific games resulted in modifications to game files, which triggered anti-cheat systems in online games and led to bans for players.

4. Why did AMD remove the Anti-Lag+ driver from its webpage?
– AMD removed the Anti-Lag+ driver and released a new driver that rolled back support for the technology due to the unintended consequences and bans faced by players.

5. Is Anti-Lag+ still supported in games?
– Yes, Anti-Lag+ support remains available for games that already support it, but it is now directly integrated into the games themselves and no longer requires a driver-side toggle.

6. Which games currently support Anti-Lag+?
– The current list of supported games includes Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Dying Light 2, and more.

7. Will Anti-Lag+ be better optimized for online games in the future?
– AMD is working on a new and improved version of Anti-Lag+ that will be better suited for online titles. This may lead to the reinstatement of support for previously banned online games.

8. Which GPUs will support Anti-Lag+?
– The upcoming RDNA 3 GPUs (Radeon RX 7000) will support Anti-Lag+, while other GPUs will continue to support the standard Anti-Lag technology.

9. What other technologies have been announced by AMD?
– AMD has also announced a lineup of new and upcoming FSR 3 titles that will benefit from the Anti-Lag+ technology, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Farming Simulator 22, House Flipper 2, and more.

For further updates on the enablement and functionality of Anti-Lag+, stay tuned to AMD’s announcements in the following weeks.

Definitions:
– Input lag: The delay between a player’s action and the corresponding result on the screen.
– System latency: The overall delay or lag experienced by the system, including input lag and other factors.
– HYPR-RX suite: AMD’s suite of technologies and features designed to enhance gaming performance.
– AMD FSR: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, a technology that improves game performance and visuals.
– NVIDIA DLSS: NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling, a technology used to upscale lower-resolution images in real-time to improve game visuals.
– RDNA 3: The third generation of AMD’s Radeon DNA architecture, used in their GPUs.
– Anti-cheat systems: Software systems designed to detect and prevent cheating or unfair gameplay in online games.