Nvidiahas released a new driver update that packs in new optimizations, as well as addressing ongoing ‘black screen’ issues that certain RTX 5000 series GPU owners are currently facing. Nvidia’s latest driver, version 572.60 was released February 27th, and comes withsupport for DLSS4inNaraka: Bladepoint. It also comes with improved DLSS support for titles such asMonster Hunter Wilds, which has also just been released.
Monster Hunter Wilds receives support that allows it to leverage a bundle of Nvidia’s latest tech, includingDLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution,andray-traced reflectionson supporting RTX GPUs.
Application-Specific Fixes With GeForce Driver Version 572.60
The release notes also include fixes for SteamVR stutters on RTX 5000 series GPUs, as well as optimizations that aim to fix issues with tools such asVRay 6(a rendering tool for photo-realistic content) andAdobe’s Substance 3D SamplerandSubstance 3D Printer. The update additionally includes DLSS4 support for various applications, includingD5 Render, andChaos Vantage, and enhanced Blackwell support within Maxon Redshift.
Nvidia also notes that audio issues when using a DP 1.4 connection withDisplay Stream Compression(DSC) at high refresh rates have been ironed out, as well as problems with image corruption on certain pixelated 2D patterns.
The notes also acknowledge two outstanding issues for notebooks and PC users, which are expected to be patched later including a bug with some games with HDR throwing out an ‘IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL 0xa’ error. Further, there are also some issues with changes to “Display GPU Activity Icon in Notification Area” that may not be reflected until one’s PC is rebooted.
Black Screen Issues And More G-Sync Compatible Monitor Additions
The overarching issue that has caused complaints, however, has been the black screen issues with previous driver versions on the newly-released GeForce RTX 5000 series GPUs, which Nvidia states is now resolved. The update also adds G-Sync compatibility for29 new displaysfrom different manufacturers, including Acer, AOC, ASUS, Dell, LG, and Philips. The expanded compatibility covers IPS, OLED, and MiniLED displays.
The update comes on the heels of multiple recent releases, including support for Nvidia’s new RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 GPUs, as well as support for DLSS 4 in titles such asMarvel Rivals(driver version 572.47),Avowed(driver version 572.42) andIndiana Jones and the Great Circle(driver version 566.36).
Nvidia’s native application has also seen recent updates, including an important one that allows users to use DLSS4 overrides for their games and applications. This allows for better quality, lower VRAM usage, and better performance, even as the drivers also leverage an AI model dubbed ‘Smooth Motion’ which brings better performance in titles that do not support DLSS frame generation.
A new drive upgrade is potentially in the works for when theRTX 5070 GPUlaunches onMarch 5, 2025, much like its more powerful sibling, the RTX 5070 Ti.
Nvidia’s abridged release notes areavailable herewhile an in-depth article from the manufacturer isavailable here.
