NVIDIA has released the newly updated GeForce Game Ready driver, version 531.29, pulling out of its beta stage and into its completed form. The new NVIDIA Game Ready driver further supports Atomic Heart, the closed beta of the upcoming video game THE FINALS, & fixes Adobe application issues that arose during version 531.18.
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 531.29 WHQL releases today, updated from February's initial release
With the earlier driver update afflicting systems with abnormally high CPU usage, users were ripe to notice the CPU situation after the first day of its release. NVIDIA did release a hotfix to assist with fixing the problem but warned users that it might be wiser to wait for its full release. This new driver comes with known issues, such as toggling HDR on and off while the user plays the game.
The HDR issue causes the game to become unstable, especially when its non-native resolution is chosen. Users should also be aware that applying the NVIDIA GeForce Experience Freestyle filters tends to cause the game to crash. These issues should be kept in mind should anyone download the newest driver.
The changelog and information for the newly updated NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready driver (version 531.29 WHQL) are listed below:
Fixed Issues
- Higher CPU usage from NVIDIA Container might be observed after exiting a game [4007208]
- Stability issues may be observed, particularly laptops with GeForce GTX 10/MX250/350 series GPUs [4008527]
- Adobe application stability issues using 531.18 [4009055][4008751]
Known Issues
- Toggling HDR on and off in-game causes game stability issues when non-native resolution is used. [3624030]
- The monitor may briefly flicker on waking from display sleep if DSR/DLDSR is enabled. [3592260]
- [Halo Wars 2] In-game foliage is larger in size than average and displays constant flickering [3888343]
- [GeForce RTX 4090] Watch Dogs 2 may display flickering when staring at the sky [3858016]
- [Hogwarts Legacy] Black Screen/Hang on Launch at Shader Compilation Screen using Driver 531.18 [4012825] Workaround: Close and relaunch the game.
- Applying GeForce Experience Freestyle filters cause games to crash [4008945]
- Assassin’s Creed Origins stability issues using 531.18 [4008770]
Package Contents
- HD Audio Driver — 1.3.40.14
- NVIDIA PhysX System Software — 9.21.0713
- GeForce Experience — 3.27.0.112
- CUDA — 12.1
- DCH NVIDIA Control Panel — 8.1.963.0
Product Compatibility
Driver Compatibility
DESKTOP
- GeForce RTX 40: GeForce RTX 4090, GeForce RTX 4080, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- NVIDIA TITAN: NVIDIA TITAN RTX, NVIDIA TITAN V, NVIDIA TITAN Xp, NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal), GeForce GTX TITAN X
- GeForce RTX 30: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, GeForce RTX 3090, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB/12GB), GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, GeForce RTX 3070, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6 & GDDR6X), GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB & 8GB), GeForce RTX 3050
- GeForce RTX 20: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2080, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2070, GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2060 12GB, GeForce RTX 2060
- GeForce 16: GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, GeForce GTX 1660, GeForce GTX 1650
- GeForce 10: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, GeForce GTX 1080, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, GeForce GTX 1070, GeForce GTX 1060, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, GeForce GTX 1050, GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GT 1010
- GeForce 900: GeForce GTX 980 Ti, GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 950
- GeForce 700: GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 750, GeForce GTX 745 (All Maxwell GPUs)
MOBILE
- GeForce RTX 40: GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
- GeForce RTX 30: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
- GeForce RTX 20: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2080, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2070, GeForce RTX 2060
- GeForce MX: GeForce MX450, GeForce MX350, GeForce MX330, GeForce MX250, GeForce MX230, GeForce MX150, GeForce MX130, GeForce MX110
- GeForce GTX 16: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, GeForce GTX 1650
- GeForce 10: GeForce GTX 1080, GeForce GTX 1070, GeForce GTX 1060, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, GeForce GTX 1050
- GeForce 900M: GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 980M, GeForce GTX 970M, GeForce GTX 965M, GeForce GTX 960M, GeForce GTX 950M, GeForce 945M, GeForce 940MX, GeForce 930MX, GeForce 920MX, GeForce 940M, GeForce 930M
- GeForce 800M: GeForce GTX 860M, GeForce GTX 850M, GeForce 845M, GeForce 840M, GeForce 830M
You can download the newest NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready driver version 531.29 WHQL for desktop and mobile systems (both are direct links to the .EXE files). Please note that any updates initiated with your computer can cause systems to be rendered inoperable. It is always wise to proceed cautiously and back up your system to protect data and previous states to return to an operable point.
News Source: VideoCardz
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