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Nvidia has introduced a new hotfix driver aimed primarily at resolving issues and crashes related to its RTX 50-series graphics processing units (GPUs). The 576.26 hotfix driver builds upon the earlier 576.02 driver released this month, which already contained a substantial number of fixes addressing various problems.
This recent update incorporates solutions found in the previous 576.15 hotfix, including a fix for a recently identified GPU temperature bug. Moreover, it tackles flickering problems in Forza Horizon 5, track corruption issues in Forza Motorsport, and unexpected crashes in Black Myth: Wukong on the RTX 50-series cards. Additional fixes have also been implemented for popular titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Dead Island 2, and Resident Evil 4 Remake when running on these GPUs.
Furthermore, Nvidia has attempted to address ongoing black screen issues affecting a variety of LG monitors using DisplayPort 2.1 mode. The latest driver also includes fixes for problems related to “grey screen crashes with multiple monitors” and “momentary display flicker occurring at high refresh rates” in DisplayPort 2.1 mode for RTX 50-series cards.
This marks the fifth hotfix released by Nvidia in recent months, a frequency that is quite unusual and highlights the continuing challenges faced by users of Nvidia GPUs since the RTX 50-series launch earlier this year. Only a week ago, concerns were raised regarding the stability of Nvidia’s GPU drivers, and this latest hotfix seeks to rectify some of the persisting issues.
Such frequent updates represent a stark contrast to Nvidia’s past positioning, when it confidently asserted the superiority of its driver quality over competitors. In April 2022, the company characterized its approach as a commitment to rigorous testing and reliability, criticizing AMD’s practice of releasing beta drivers. “We don’t release sub-par beta drivers with minimal testing, let alone multiple conflicting beta drivers forked from different development branches that support different games and products, which confuse customers,” Nvidia stated. Now, the company finds itself in a position where regular hotfixes have become necessary to manage user dissatisfaction.
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