Samson faces criticism: FPS complaints overshadow graphics showcase

Samson, the project widely regarded as the spiritual successor to the Driver series, recently debuted a new technical showcase in partnership with NVIDIA. However, the reveal has been met with significant skepticism from the gaming community.

While previous trailers offered glimpses of the protagonists and various environments, this latest update was intended to highlight the game’s graphical prowess. On PC, the title aims to deliver a cutting-edge visual experience, heavily featuring advanced ray-tracing technology.

To power these demanding visuals, the game will launch with full DLSS 4.5 support on April 8, 2026. In a move toward better accessibility, the developers noted that users won’t need to navigate the NVIDIA App to configure these settings; DLSS 4.5 will be fully integrated into the in-game options menu from day one.

Despite the hype, the footage shared on the official NVIDIA GeForce channel left many viewers disappointed. Rather than a silky-smooth 60 FPS presentation, the gameplay appeared to hover around an unstable 30 FPS, characterized by inconsistent frame times and noticeable stuttering. The YouTube comments section has been vocal, with many users describing the trailer as “anti-marketing” and raising serious concerns about the state of the game’s optimization.

The developers have previously confirmed that while the initial focus is on the PC release, the game is also slated to arrive on consoles at a later time.

Source: iXBT.games