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DLSS 5 On Leon Kennedy Comparison Meme

This is a side-by-side comparison meme following the viral DLSS 5 On format. The left side shows the original in-game model of Resident Evil character Leon Kennedy, labeled 'DLSS 5 OFF', retaining realistic skin texture, natural facial features, and the original game's gritty aesthetic. The right side shows an AI-altered version labeled 'DLSS 5 ON' that is over-smoothed, hyper-beautified (yassified), with plumper lips, completely pore-free skin, and altered softer facial structure, creating an uncanny, unrealistic look that deviates heavily from the original character. The meme satirizes the tendency of Nvidia's new DLSS 5 generative AI graphics technology to over-alter original artwork, removing character and introducing unnatural 'AI slop' aesthetics.
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Overview

This is a side-by-side comparison meme following the viral DLSS 5 On format. The left side shows the original in-game model of Resident Evil character Leon Kennedy, labeled 'DLSS 5 OFF', retaining realistic skin texture, natural facial features, and the original game's gritty aesthetic. The right side shows an AI-altered version labeled 'DLSS 5 ON' that is over-smoothed, hyper-beautified (yassified), with plumper lips, completely pore-free skin, and altered softer facial structure, creating an uncanny, unrealistic look that deviates heavily from the original character. The meme satirizes the tendency of Nvidia's new DLSS 5 generative AI graphics technology to over-alter original artwork, removing character and introducing unnatural 'AI slop' aesthetics.

Origin notes

This is a popular example of the DLSS 5 On meme format that went viral globally on March 16–17, 2026, immediately following Nvidia's GTC 2026 conference announcement of DLSS 5, a generative AI-powered graphics enhancement technology. The format became viral as creators satirized DLSS 5's tendency to over-polish and alter original character art into uncanny hyper-smooth AI-generated results. This iteration featuring Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil was one of the most widely shared examples of the trend, which sparked widespread discussion about AI overreach in creative fields and even prompted official responses from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and multiple game studios.

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