NVIDIA Releases Game Ready Driver 576.40: Optimizations for DOOM: The Dark Ages and DLSS 4 Support – Is Your System Ready?
NVIDIA has just released its latest Game Ready Driver, version 576.40, aiming to provide gamers with the best experience in the highly anticipated DOOM: The Dark Ages. But what's really new, and should you update immediately?
This new driver focuses on supporting titles leveraging DLSS 4 technology, including DOOM: The Dark Ages and New World: Aeternum. According to NVIDIA, this driver multiplies performance, enhances image quality, and improves the overall gaming experience.
DLSS Overrides Expand Performance Horizons
A significant highlight of this release is the expansion of DLSS overrides to 15 new games. This feature allows gamers to force-enable DLSS in titles that don't officially support it or utilize older DLSS versions. This can potentially provide significant visual and performance improvements.
The titles now supported include:
- Bodycam
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Commandos Origins
- Lost Skies
- Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Necrophosis
- New World: Aeternum
- No More Room in Hell 2
- RuneScape: Dragonwilds
- Spirit of the North 2
- Steel Seed
- Tempest Rising
- The Talos Principle: Reawakened
- Warframe
G-SYNC Compatibility Expanded
NVIDIA has also validated several new displays as G-SYNC Compatible, ensuring a smoother and more tear-free gaming experience. Validated models include displays from Acer, AOC, I-O DATA, and Dell.
Bug Fixes and Known Issues
While this driver brings optimizations and new features, it also addresses some existing issues. Notably, it fixes issues with ASUS displays booting to black screens, stuttering on LG TVs with G-Sync enabled, and random stability problems in Monster Hunter Wilds. However, some known issues persist. For example, users may experience flickering or corruption around light sources in Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut.
Driver Compatibility
The 576.40 driver supports a broad range of NVIDIA desktop and mobile GPUs, from the latest GeForce RTX 50 series to older GeForce 700 series cards. Consult the compatibility list provided by NVIDIA before initiating the update to make sure your own graphic card is included
Is This Driver Update Worth It?
If you're planning to play DOOM: The Dark Ages or any of the newly supported DLSS titles, this driver is a must-download. The optimizations and DLSS 4 support promise to significantly enhance your gaming experience. Even if you aren't planning on running those titles, the bug fixes and expanded G-SYNC compatibility make it a worthwhile update for many users.
What are your thoughts on NVIDIA's latest Game Ready Driver? Have you experienced any improvements or issues after updating? Share your experiences in the comments below!
