NVIDIA has released GeForce Hotfix Driver 576.26, a targeted update designed specifically to address a range of stability and visual problems encountered by users of the latest RTX 50 series graphics cards. This release follows the recent Game Ready Driver 576.02 and incorporates fixes from the previous Hotfix 576.15, aiming to provide a smoother experience for early adopters of the new GPU architecture. Owners of RTX 50 series cards experiencing recent instability or visual anomalies are encouraged to install this update.https://x.com/GeForce_JacobF/status/1914383801037545631A significant focus of this hotfix is resolving game-specific crashes that have impacted several popular titles on RTX 50 hardware. The driver addresses instability in games such as: Black Myth: Wukong, where a crash could occur during Wukong's transformation.Red Dead Redemption 2, which previously suffered from crashes on these new GPUs.Horizon Forbidden West, also experiencing stability issues now resolved.Dead Island 2, another title where users reported crashes fixed by this update. Furthermore, visual glitches in Resident Evil 4 Remake, specifically flickering background textures, have also been corrected. Some users had also reported shadow flicker or corruption in various games after updating to the 576.02 driver, which this hotfix aims to rectify.Beyond game performance, Hotfix 576.26 tackles display-related problems, particularly those affecting multi-monitor setups and high-refresh-rate displays using DisplayPort 2.1. A less common, but disruptive, gray screen crash occurring on systems with multiple monitors connected to an RTX 50 series GPU has been addressed. More widespread flickering issues, often seen when using a DisplayPort 2.1 connection at high refresh rates (sometimes affecting only the bottom half of the screen, other times randomly), are also targeted by this fix. Additionally, users encountering a blank screen when using DisplayPort 2.1 with HDR enabled on certain LG displays should find relief with this driver version.Given the specific nature of the fixes targeting RTX 50 series GPUs, installing GeForce Hotfix Driver 576.26 is highly recommended for owners of these cards, especially if they have encountered any of the described game crashes, flickering, or display errors. While Game Ready drivers offer broader optimizations, hotfixes like this provide crucial, timely solutions to emergent problems identified after a major driver release. Users can download the driver directly from NVIDIA's support website or through the GeForce Experience application to ensure improved stability and visual fidelity in their gaming and display setups.
