Fixing Nvidia Game Filter Errors: Common Solutions for Supported Games

Troubleshooting Nvidia Game Filter Errors: Common Fixes

If you’re experiencing issues with the Nvidia Game Filter, here are the most common troubleshooting steps to consider:

• Update Nvidia Drivers: Go to the Nvidia website and download the latest version of your graphics card drivers. Install the new drivers and restart your PC.
• Check Game Compatibility: Ensure the game you’re trying to use the Game Filter on is officially supported by Nvidia. Some older games or specific game modes may not be compatible.
• Access In-Game Overlay: Press “Alt + Z” to open the Nvidia overlay while in-game. Navigate to “Game Filter” and check if it’s enabled and configured correctly.
• Verify GeForce Experience Settings: Open GeForce Experience. Go to “Settings” > “In-Game Overlay” and make sure the Game Filter is enabled.
• Turn on Game Filter: If you receive a message indicating that the Game Filter is turned off, you will need to turn it on. Open the GeForce overlay with “ALT + Z,” navigate to settings, scroll down to “Photo Mode / Game Filter,” click it, and then enable it.
• Restart Your PC: A simple reboot can sometimes solve the issue.
• Reinstall GeForce Experience: If the issue persists, you may need to reinstall the GeForce Experience application.
• Check for Compatibility Issues: Look into any compatibility issues with your specific game.

Additionally, if adjusting settings, remember certain configurations like:

• For brightness and contrast, keep exposure at negative 50%, contrast at 100%, and highlights at negative 48% — these tweaks may enhance your gaming experience.

Understanding Supported Games for Nvidia Game Filter

Supported Games for Nvidia Game Filter

• The Invisible Guardian (隐形守护者)
• Faith of Danschant (神舞幻想)
• The Scroll Of Taiwu (我的世界太吾绘卷)
• NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 (NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection)
• NINJA GAIDEN Σ (NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection)
• NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge (NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection)
• 9 Monkeys of Shaolin
• All Heroes (7fan)
• 7 Days to Die
• 300 Heroes
• A Plague Tale: Innocence
• A Plague Tale: Requiem
• A Total War Saga: TROY
• A Way Out
• A.V.A. Alliance of Valiant Arms
• ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
• ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON – Enhanced Edition
• AGOS – A Game Of Space
• ARK: Survival Ascended
• ARK: Survival Evolved
• ARK: Survival Evolved Online
• ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON
• MASTERRONEER
• ATLAS
• ATOM RPG
• Abiotic Factor
• Against the Storm
• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
• Age of Empires II: HD Edition
• Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
• Age of Empires® III: Complete Collection
• Among Us
• Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
• Anno 1800
• Anthem
• Apex Legends
• ArcheAge
• Arizona Sunshine
• Arktika.1
• Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
• Arma 3
• Armored Warfare
• Aron’s Adventure
• Artifact
• Asgard’s Wrath VR
• Ash Echoes
• Ashen
• Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
• Ask Tao
• Assassin’s Creed® Mirage
• Assassin’s Creed® Unity
• Assassin’s Creed® III
• Assassin’s Creed® IV Black FlagTM – Gold Edition
• Assassin’s Creed® Liberation HD
• Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey
• Assassin’s Creed® Origins
• Assassin’s Creed®: Syndicate
• Assassin’s Creed®: Valhalla
• Assetto Corsa
• Assetto Corsa Competizione
• Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
• Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout
• Atlas Reactor
• Atomic Heart
• Attack on Titan 2
• Audition Online
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
• Azura Lane Crosswave
• Balan Wonderworld
• Battalion 1944
• BEYOND: Two Souls
• BIOMUTANT®
• BONEWORKS
• Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare®
• Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare Singleplayer
• Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4
• Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War
• Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
• Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Campaign
• Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare
• Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®
• Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Remastered
• Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Singleplayer
• Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 Singleplayer
• Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II
• Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III
• Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Remastered Singleplayer
• Call of Duty®: Vanguard
• Call of Duty®: WWII
• Call of Juarez® Gunslinger
• Call of the Wild: The Angler
• Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
• Captain of Industry
• Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
• Catherine Classic
• Century: Age of Ashes
• Chernobylite Enhanced Edition
• Children of Morta
• Chinese Parents
• Chivalry 2
• Chorus
• Chronos

Additional Support Information:

GeForce NOW is the only cloud gaming service that lets you play the games you already own on digital game stores like Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft and more. Over 2000 games are supported, including 100+ Free-to-Play games.

As you can probably guess by the title, this is a list of all games supported by GeForce Experience, and by extension Nvidia Freestyle. It works with any RTX 20-series or newer graphics card and on games running DirectX 9–12 or Vulkan.

What games support Nvidia Highlights?

• Apex Legends
• ARK: Survival Evolved – EGS/Steam
• ATOM RPG
• Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
• Crossout
• Destiny 2
• Dota 2
• Dirty Bomb

How to Enable Nvidia Game Filters in Roblox

To enable Nvidia Game Filters in Roblox, follow these steps:

1. Open NVIDIA Profile Inspector:
   • Go to the ‘Other’ section.
   • Set ‘Ansel flags for enabled applications’ to 0x00000001 ANSEL_ALLOWLISTED_ALLOWED.
   • Turn ‘Ansel – Enabled’ to On.
   • Set ‘NVIDIA Predefined Ansel Usage’ to 0x00000001 ANSEL_ALLOW_ALLOWED.
2. Manage Ansel Files:
   • Download the appropriate repo.
   • Navigate to C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation.
   • If you see a folder named Ansel, delete all shaders in it.
   • Copy the files from the Effects folder of the repo to the Ansel folder.
   • If the Ansel folder does not exist, create one and copy the files from the Effects folder into it.
3. Configure GeForce Experience:
   • Open GeForce Experience and go to Settings.
   • Enable in-game overlay.
4. Set Up Bloxstrap:
   • In the Bloxstrap menu, disable automatic updates in the Behaviour tab.
   • Download the official Bloxstrap.exe Ansel version.
   • Extract it and move the Bloxstrap.exe file into the Bloxstrap directory (%LocalAppData%\Bloxstrap).
5. Launch Roblox:
   • Join Roblox and press Alt + F3 to open the Game Filter menu.
   • Alternatively, press Alt + Z to open the ShadowPlay Menu and then click on Game Filter.
   • Apply the filters you desire!
6. If issues arise:
   • Try changing your driver version (use an older or studio driver).
   • Disable and re-enable the overlay or restart your system.
   • If that doesn’t work, consider updating your drivers, reinstalling GeForce Experience, or reinstalling drivers, then repeat steps 1 to 5.
   • Enable Fullscreen before enabling the shaders.
7. Utilize Ansel Configuration Utility:
   • Download the Ansel Configuration Utility.
   • Open it and enable ‘Save Preset with Shot’.
   • Launch Roblox and press Alt + F2 to open the Ansel Photo mode overlay.
   • Add the desired filters to the preset and take a photo.
8. Access the Gallery:
   • Exit the overlay and press Alt + Z to open the ShadowPlay menu.
   • Click on ‘Gallery’ and select the photo you just made.
   • Click ‘Open File Location’.
   • Rename the .ini file as desired.
   • Copy the .ini file and navigate to C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Ansel\.
   • If there’s a Custom folder, paste the .ini into it. If not, create it and then paste the .ini file.
9. Enable Freestyle:
   • Opt-in to the Freestyle beta in GeForce Experience via Settings > General.
   • Check ‘Enable Experimental Features’.
   • Hit Alt + Z for the in-game overlay, then click ‘Game Filter’, or access Freestyle directly by pressing Alt + F3.

From this point, simply join Roblox again and press Alt + F3 or Alt + Z to open the Game Filter menu and apply filters as needed!

Game Filter vs. Instant Replay: How They Differ

Instant Replay is a built-in solution for NVIDIA graphics cards that allows users to record their gameplay and replay it later. This feature is designed to work seamlessly in the background, capturing game footage and streaming it to a recording buffer. The recording is then saved to a file, and users can replay it at their convenience.

Our testing showed that Instant Replay has a negligible impact on performance.

• The performance delta was less than 2% between recording and non-recording scenarios.
• Instant Replay is designed to work efficiently, with minimal overhead.
• Replays are easy to create and access, with minimal setup required.
• It also allows for easy management of recorded replays, including deletion, renaming, and organization.

Moreover, ReLive has introduced an in-game instant replay functionality, where:

• A 5-to-30 second clip is shown picture-in-picture upon pressing the requisite hotkey.
• This feature provides an easy method for streamers to showcase gameplay for live viewers or acts as an impromptu deathcam without disrupting the flow of gameplay.

Additionally, ReLive has a new Instant GIF functionality:

• This saves Instant Replays as GIFs, aligning with the new support for Gfycat.
• Users can upload instant GIFs to a connected Gfycat account.

Another major addition to ReLive is a Scene Editor, enabled via ‘Advanced Mode’ in ReLive’s Scene tab:

• Users can create multiple custom scenes and dynamic overlays.
• Customization is available for both in-stream and on-screen elements.
• These scenes can be activated/deactivated or hot-swapped via hotkeys or Radeon Overlay.

Furthermore, ReLive now supports:

• Multi-channel audio
• Recording/streaming at 16:9 900p, which is often utilized as a performance/bitrate/quality balance between 720p and 1080p.

The Game Filter feature allows you to record specific moments in your gameplay, while the Photo Mode captures the moment.

Instant Replay also functions by saving the last five minutes of your game buffer. It works similarly to automatic gameplay recording, continuously capturing gameplay and allowing you to save moments that you find interesting or noteworthy.

In conclusion, Instant Replay provides a seamless recording experience with little impact on performance, while the Game Filter enhances the ability to capture specific moments in gameplay.

Why Your Game Filter Might Not Be Opening

Reasons Why Nvidia Filter Might Not Be Opening:

• You have not updated your Nvidia drivers.
• Your experimental features are not turned on.
• Windows is outdated.
• A screen-capturing application is running in the background.
• You may face this issue mostly while playing Valorant, as Riot Games has banned the use of Nvidia Filters in its games.

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Restart the Device: Occasionally, performing a simple restart of your computer can fix the issue. This operation refreshes your operating system and eliminates any faulty temporary data.
2. Upgrade your Nvidia Drivers: Launch the Nvidia Geforce Experience program and search for available software updates. In most cases, outdated drivers will prohibit the game filter from functioning correctly. If no update is available, consider reinstalling the drivers, as there may be corrupted drivers in the system.
3. Disable Game Filters and Photo Mode: If you’re experiencing issues, a workaround is to turn off the Game Filters and Photo Mode feature. Navigate to Nvidia App Settings > Features > Overlay > Game Filters and Photo Mode, and disable Game Filters. After that, relaunch your chosen game.
4. Close Other Screen-Capturing Apps: To prevent issues, ensure that all other screen-capture applications, except for the game filter, have been closed.
5. Configure Graphics Card: To enable Nvidia Game Filter, make sure your graphics card is configured to use the ‘NVIDIA Game Filter’ mode. Access this by going to the NVIDIA Control Panel and clicking on ‘Configure NVIDIA’ > ‘Graphics’ > ‘Filter Mode’.

Note: Nvidia has confirmed the problems with the app and is ‘actively looking into it.’ Despite the drop in performance, Nvidia is working on fixing the issues.