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AI upscaling and machine-learning shows what Breath of the Wild 2 could look like in 4K 60FPS

Could a future Switch successor bring this level of breathtaking clarity?
by nintendojam
07 October 2020
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With the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X just one month away, and rumors of a Nintendo Switch Pro coming soon, many tech lovers have 4K on the brain.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is a highly anticipated release for Nintendo Switch, and YouTuber SnazzyAI recently used AI upscaling and machine-learning on the E3 2019 trailer to see just how good the game would look running in 4K at 60FPS.

Even with a potential Switch Pro, it's extraordinarily unlikely we'll ever see BOTW2 running with this level of graphical clarity (at least officially), but it's still beautiful to see the possibilities!

The Nintendo Switch Pro is inevitable, right? We've heard the rumors of Nintendo asking developers to make a 4K version of their games. So, this is my way of pitching 4K60 for Switch Pro. I took the official BotW 2 trailer, AI upscaled it to 4K and then used machine learning-based video interpolation to emulate a 60hz refresh rate versus the 30 fps Breath of the Wild runs on the OG Switch.

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