After a prolonged period of issues and unsuccessful attempts to resolve them through GPU driver updates, Nvidia has announced a significant breakthrough. The new driver update 576.02 is now available for download and aims to rectify numerous game crashing problems as well as the persistent black screen faults that have been affecting the latest GeForce RTX 5000 series graphics cards.
Nvidia has recently faced considerable criticism, primarily due to some of its latest graphics cards failing to deliver the anticipated price/performance balance that gamers expect. Additionally, the company’s inability to resolve fundamental issues through driver updates has led to game developers even recommending users to roll back their drivers. However, Nvidia is optimistic that with this new update, they have successfully addressed the most pressing issues while also introducing support for the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.
The Nvidia GPU driver 576.02 includes a comprehensive list of fixes, with notable improvements for several popular games. Here are some of the standout fixes included in this update:
Fortnite – Random crashes during gameplay have been resolved.The First Bezerker Khazan – Fixed DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED error.Star Wars Outlaws – Addressed application freezing when idle on the title screen.InZOI – Resolved game crash error “GPU crashed or D3D Device Removed.”Fixed stuttering when using VSync.Improved game stability when utilizing DLSS Frame Generation in conjunction with G-Sync.Corrected random black screen issues for the RTX 50 series.Fixed the issue where the PC display would not wake after an extended sleep period.These fixes are just a glimpse of the extensive 41 lines of updates detailed in the driver release notes. For more information, users can refer to the official Nvidia news post.
Beyond the critical fixes, the driver 576.02 update introduces optimal settings profiles for various games, including Deadlock, GTA V Enhanced, InZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds, The Last of Us Part II, and Half-Life 2 with RTX. Additionally, gamers utilizing an RTX 5000 GPU will benefit from DLSS multi-frame generation support for titles such as Black Myth Wukong and No More Room in Hell 2.
The new Nvidia driver also enhances compatibility by adding support for 19 G-Sync compatible displays, which includes models from well-known brands like Acer, Asus, AOC, LG, Dell, Samsung, and many more.
If you are still having trouble locating Nvidia’s new graphics cards, you may want to check our guides on where to buy the RTX 5090 and where to buy the RTX 5080 stock for assistance.
