Nvidia has rolled out a significant update for its GPU drivers. This update is quite notable because it tackles a wide range of issues that have been bothering gamers for a while. The new drivers, version 576. 02, are designed to address various bugs and crashes that have been causing problems in recent Game Ready drivers.

Gamers have been facing some serious headaches. Black screens, game crashes, and overall instability have been common complaints. The new drivers aim to fix these problems, making gaming a smoother experience. For instance, they tackle stability issues with Windows 11 version 24H2 and prevent Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors when playing DLSS 4 games with Multi Frame Generation.

The update also fixes random black screen issues with the RTX 50-series GPUs. This is a big deal because these problems have been affecting not just the new GPUs, but also older ones since the introduction of DLSS 4. Nvidia has also worked on improving game stability when using DLSS Frame Generation + GSYNC. This is important for gamers who want the best visual experience without the hassle of constant crashes.

The new drivers also address specific game issues. For example, they fix random crashes in Fortnite, a hang issue in Star Wars Outlaws when the game is idle, and a crash in Monster Hunter Wilds. Additionally, they reduce stuttering in Overwatch 2 when VSYNC is enabled. There are also fixes for other popular games like Hellblade 2, Control, The Last of Us Part 1, and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.

This update is unusual because it includes a large number of bug fixes. Typically, Nvidia's driver updates contain only a few fixes. This time, the list is almost two pages long, showing that Nvidia is taking these issues seriously. Hopefully, this will address many of the complaints since the release of the RTX 5090 in January. While Nvidia has had trouble with RTX 50-series driver stability, these fixes should help improve the overall gaming experience.

Nvidia's Big Fix: What's New in the Latest GPU Drivers

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