The NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix driver has become a frequent occurrence with the launch of the RTX 50 series GPUs, unlike previous generations where hotfixes were rare. This latest release, version 576.26, is significant as it marks the second hotfix based on a prior hotfix driver, a situation not often seen in NVIDIA's history. Notably, this driver is not classified as a Game Ready driver, which means it does not belong to the main driver branch, yet it addresses a multitude of issues that makes it essential for users.
The 576.26 hotfix driver comes packed with over 17 crucial fixes since the last stable driver release. Designed primarily for the RTX 50 series, this update is particularly focused on improving gaming experiences by resolving issues in popular titles. Key fixes include crash problems in games such as Black Myth, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Horizon Forbidden West. Additionally, various monitor-related problems, especially those concerning DisplayPort 2.1 mode, have also been addressed.
Here are some of the most notable fixes included in the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 576.26:
Black Myth: Random crashes when Wukong transforms (Issue ID: 5231902) LG Monitors: Blank screens when using DisplayPort 2.1 mode with HDR (Issue ID: 5080789) Forza Horizon 5: Flickering lights during nighttime (Issue ID: 5038335) Forza Motorsport: Track corruption during benchmarks or night races (Issue ID: 5201811) Red Dead Redemption 2: Game crashes shortly after starting in DX12 mode; no issue in Vulkan mode (Issue ID: 5137042) Horizon Forbidden West: Freezing issues after loading a saved game (Issue ID: 5227554) Multiple Monitors: Grey screen crashes when using multiple displays (Issue ID: 5239138) Dead Island 2: Crashes after updating to GRD 576.02 (Issue ID: 5238676) Resident Evil 4 Remake: Flickering background textures (Issue ID: 5227655) Display Flicker: Momentary flickers while running in DisplayPort 2.1 mode with high refresh rates (Issue ID: 5009200)This hotfix also includes several fixes that were introduced in the previous GeForce Hotfix v576.15. Some of these issues were:
Shadow Flicker/Corruption: Some games may display shadow flicker or corruption after updating to GRD 576.02 (Issue ID: 5231537) Lumion 2024: Crashes on GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards when entering render mode (Issue ID: 5232345) GPU Monitoring Utilities: May stop reporting GPU temperature after the PC wakes from sleep (Issue ID: 5231307) Shader Compilation Crashes: Some games may crash while compiling shaders after updating to GRD 576.02 (Issue ID: 5230492) Notebook Issues: Resume from Modern Standby can result in a black screen (Issue ID: 5204385) SteamVR: May experience random V-SYNC micro-stutters when using multiple displays (Issue ID: 5152246) Idle GPU Clock Speeds: Lower idle clock speeds after updating to GRD 576.02 (Issue ID: 5232414)The NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix driver version 576.26 is a vital update for RTX 50 series users. With its extensive list of fixes aimed at enhancing gameplay and improving monitor compatibility, it is strongly recommended for those affected by the issues listed. Users can download the hotfix directly from the NVIDIA website to ensure optimal performance and stability in their gaming experience.
