NVIDIA has rolled out the much-anticipated GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.60, a vital update for all GeForce RTX 50 series GPU owners, addressing those pesky black screen issues we’ve been hearing so much about. If you’ve been experiencing this, or even if you haven’t, updating to this driver is highly recommended to ensure your system runs smoothly.
Recently, many RTX 50 users faced a bothersome black screen issue when updating to a newer driver, leaving some left with a blank display despite trying everything from resetting the BIOS to other troubleshooting steps. Thankfully, NVIDIA has tackled this head-on with their latest driver release, ensuring improved performance and stability.
Driver 572.60 doesn’t just fix the black screen problem. It also addresses several other bugs users have been experiencing, particularly for those using NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series and related technologies. Issues like display stutter within SteamVR applications, crashes with Adobe’s Substance 3D Sampler, and low performance during VRay 6 tests for Blackwell GPUs have now been rectified. There were also audio troubles and image corruption in specific scenarios, all of which should now be resolved. The detailed list of fixes includes:
– [SteamVR] Stuttering resolved on GeForce RTX 50 series.
– [Adobe Substance 3D Sampler] Eliminated crashing at launch with R570 branch drivers.
– [Adobe Substance 3D Painter] Fixed texture corruption in GPU raytracing.
– [VRay 6] Addressed unexpected low performance on CUDA Vpath Tests for Blackwell GPUs.
– Resolved various black screen issues on GeForce RTX 50 series.
– Fixed audio issues with DisplayPort 1.4 connections at high refresh rates.
– Corrected image corruption on specific pixelated 2D patterns.
In addition to these fixes, NARAKA: Bladepoint now benefits from DLSS 4 support, bringing an enhanced gaming experience with improved visuals and performance on RTX GPUs. Monster Hunter Wilds has also joined this list, much to the delight of fans.
As the new driver continues to roll out, it will be interesting to see if any users still encounter the black screen issue. In the meantime, updating your driver from NVIDIA’s official site is a prudent step to maintain optimal performance. Whether or not you’ve been affected by these issues, keeping your drivers current is always a smart move to get the best out of your hardware.