NVIDIA's New GeForce Hotfix Tackles RTX 50 Series GPU Issues Amid Rising Driver Complaints

April 28, 2025
NVIDIA's New GeForce Hotfix Tackles RTX 50 Series GPU Issues Amid Rising Driver Complaints
  • NVIDIA has indicated that the fixes from these hotfix drivers will be included in the next official GeForce Game Ready driver update, which is expected to be released soon.

  • NVIDIA has launched the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 576.26, aimed at resolving several issues affecting RTX 50 Series GPUs, including game crashes and display flickering.

  • This update also addresses specific problems in popular games such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Dead Island 2, and Resident Evil 4 Remake.

  • Hotfixes are considered beta updates and lack WHQL certification, which means they may be unstable and are only suggested for users facing specific issues.

  • NVIDIA's recent driver challenges starkly contrast its previous reputation for high-quality releases, a point underscored by its past criticism of competitors for similar issues.

  • Community feedback indicates that while some users found relief with the hotfix, dissatisfaction remains prevalent, particularly on platforms like Reddit.

  • The hotfix addresses over 17 issues since the last stable driver, highlighting its importance for users experiencing significant problems.

  • Additionally, the hotfix targets DisplayPort issues impacting LG monitors, particularly black screens in DisplayPort 2.1 mode and grey screen crashes when using multiple displays.

  • While NVIDIA advises users experiencing particular problems to try the hotfix, it also recommends that others wait for the next WHQL-certified driver for improved stability.

  • Despite being a leader in AI hardware with a market valuation of $2 trillion, NVIDIA faces scrutiny over the frequency of driver bugs that hinder gaming performance.

  • The frequency of driver hotfixes has notably increased, averaging about one every two weeks, a significant change from previous generations where such updates were rare.

  • Despite the hotfix, many users continue to report unresolved issues, including problems with certain games, G-Sync, and the recurrence of previously fixed bugs.

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