Overview

Real-time cinematic experiences on handheld devices with Arm Neural Technology

For years, game studios have had to choose between cinematic visuals, smooth performance or mobile power efficiency to increase player retention. Arm Neural Technology changes that. This an industry-first set of AI-accelerated rendering technology that brings dedicated AI-driven neural accelerators to Arm Mali GPUs through Arm CSS for mobile.

 

Typically reserved for high-end console and desktop gaming, Arm Neural Technology brings dynamic lighting, ray-traced effects, and next-generation visual fidelity to handheld devices while significantly reducing GPU workloads, power consumption, and thermal output.

 

 
“Neural graphics are opening up new possibilities for how we build the next generation of mobile games. Together with Arm, we are integrating Arm Neural Technologies into MagicDawn and jointly developing an NSSD technology demo with Arena Breakout Infinite. By connecting technology innovation with engines, developers and real game content, we are helping build an ecosystem that can bring more advanced graphics experiences to mobile players at scale.”
Nathan Chen, Head of Technology, Tencent Games
Benefits

Lighting becomes gameplay

Every illuminated surface signals interaction, guiding players through rich, dynamic environments rendered in real time. Neural Dawn is a practical example that shows how Arm Neural Technology helps developers explore new approaches to visual quality, performance, and efficiency on future mobile devices.

Three technologies, one giant leap in mobile graphics

Neural Super Sampling (NSS), Neural Super Sampling and Denoising (NSSD), and Neural Frame Rate Upscaling (NFRU) work together to bring advanced lighting and ray tracing viable on mobile for the first time.

 

By reconstructing high-resolution imagery, reducing ray-tracing noise and generating intermediate frames in real time, Arm Neural Technology unlocks smoother gameplay, richer visuals, and higher fidelity experiences on next-generation Arm platforms.

Essential for game studios. Designed for immersive gameplay

Arm Neural Technology gives game studios the tools to iterate faster, reduce reliance on baked lighting pipelines, and deliver cinematic-quality experiences with leaner production cycles to increase player retention and session time.

 

Players benefit from smoother gameplay, longer sessions, and more immersive worlds on handheld devices without sacrificing the power efficiency mobile gaming requires.

Powering the next generation of premium mobile devices

For OEMs and silicon partners, Arm Neural Technology enables premium gaming differentiation, AI-assisted graphics capabilities, and next-generation rendering experiences optimized for Arm-based platforms.

 

The latest Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU brings dedicated neural accelerators into the GPU, adding specialized acceleration for neural graphics. Neural Technology helps showcase these advanced GPU capabilities while supporting immersive mobile gaming experiences within practical thermal and battery limits.

 

By enabling advanced real-time graphics workflows on handheld devices, neural technology helps position future mobile platforms for higher-performance gaming experiences and AI-driven graphics innovation.

Neural dawn

Neural Dawn: The first mobile game to use Arm Neural Technology and Unreal Engine MegaLights

Built with Sumo Digital, Neural Dawn is the first fully playable, production-scale mobile game. By using NSSD and NFRU, Sumo Digital has been able to free up enough performance budget to enable ray tracing and Unreal Engine’s MegaLights on mobile for the first time, creating cinematic, engaging gameplay.

 

Developed using the same tools and workflows that will be available to the ecosystem, Arm Neural Technology gives developers a head start on building for the next generation of Arm-based devices arriving later this year.

 
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Developers can start experimenting with Arm Neural Technology today through our development kit, with Unreal Engine plugins, sample code, pre-trained models, Vulkan ML extensions and integration guides.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Arm Neural Technology?

Arm Neural Technology is a set of AI-accelerated rendering technologies designed to bring real-time lighting, ray tracing, and desktop-class visual fidelity to mobile gaming devices while operating within mobile thermal and power constraints.

It combines neural upscaling, denoising, and frame generation technologies to improve graphics quality and gameplay performance on next-generation Arm platforms.

How does Arm Neural Technology improve mobile gaming?

Arm Neural Technology improves mobile gaming by enabling advanced real-time lighting, ray-traced effects, smoother frame rates, and higher image quality without requiring excessive mobile power consumption.

This allows developers to deliver more immersive handheld gaming experiences while maintaining practical battery life and thermal efficiency.

What are NSS, NSSD, and NFRU?

NT includes three core AI- rendering technologies:

  • Neural Super Sampling (NSS): AI-based image reconstruction that improves visual quality from lower-resolution renders.
  • Neural Super Sampling and Denoising (NSSD): AI-enhanced denoising for cleaner ray-traced lighting and reflections.
  • Neural Frame Rate Upscaling (NFRU): AI-generated intermediate frames that improve perceived frame rates and gameplay smoothness.
  • Together, these technologies help make advanced mobile ray tracing viable on handheld devices.

What is Neural Dawn?

Neural Dawn is a fully playable, production-scale mobile game prototype developed by Arm and Sumo Digital to demonstrate real-time Arm Neural Technology running on mobile devices.

It showcases Unreal Engine MegaLights, dynamic lighting, and advanced rendering workflows operating in real time on handheld hardware.

What is Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX?

Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX is an AI-native Mali GPU designed for neural graphics. It integrates Neural Accelerator (NX), a new execution engine, and improvements to ray tracing to support AI-accelerated mobile graphics.

Does Arm Neural Technology support Unreal Engine?

Yes. Developers can access Unreal Engine plugins and integration tooling through the Arm Neural Graphics Development Kit.

The toolkit includes sample code, Vulkan ML extensions, pre-trained models, and integration resources for experimenting with neural graphics workflows.

Why is neural rendering important for mobile game studios?

Neural rendering technologies help mobile game studios achieve higher visual fidelity while reducing dependence on traditional baked lighting workflows. This can accelerate iteration cycles, simplify asset production, and enable more cinematic real-time gameplay experiences on mobile platforms.

What benefits does Neural Technology provide OEMs and silicon partners?

For OEMs and silicon partners, Neural Technology enables premium gaming differentiation, advanced AI graphics capabilities, and next-generation gaming experiences optimized for Arm-based mobile devices.

It also helps showcase the capabilities of AI-accelerated GPUs and next-generation mobile hardware platforms.

Is Neural Technology available today?

Developers can begin experimenting with Neural Technology today using the Arm Neural Graphics Development Kit and related Unreal Engine integration resources. Additional platform support, device availability, and ecosystem updates are expected as the technology ecosystem expands.

How does Arm Neural Technology support ray tracing on mobile?

Arm Neural Technology uses AI-assisted denoising, image reconstruction, and frame generation to reduce the performance cost traditionally associated with ray tracing.

This makes real-time lighting and ray-traced effects more practical within mobile thermal and power budgets.

What industries or companies are using Neural Technology?

Arm is collaborating with leading gaming and development partners, including Sumo Digital, Enduring Games, NetEase Games and Tencent, to advance neural graphics workflows and next-generation mobile gaming experiences.

What is the Arm Neural Graphics Development Kit?

The Arm Neural Graphics Development Kit is a developer toolkit that provides resources for experimenting with neural rendering technologies on Arm platforms.

The toolkit includes:
Unreal Engine plugins, sample code, Vulkan ML extensions, pre-trained models, integration guides, neural graphics workflows.

Why is AI important for the future of mobile graphics?

AI technologies are becoming increasingly important for mobile graphics because they help improve rendering efficiency, image quality, and real-time visual effects without proportionally increasing hardware power consumption.