Major Issues Found in NVIDIA’s Latest GPU Driver Update
NVIDIA has recently withdrawn its latest GeForce Game Ready Driver version 595.59 following numerous reports from gamers experiencing significant problems. The update, which was primarily aimed at optimising performance for the new Resident Evil Requiem game with features such as DLSS 4 MFG and DLSS Ray Reconstruction support, quickly became a source of frustration for many users. Complaints ranged from black screen errors and system freezes to GPU overheating and crashes, particularly affecting those with RTX 50 series graphics cards.
Details of the Problems and Official Response
Upon installation of the 595.59 driver, users flooded NVIDIA’s public forums with reports of instability across various games. Many noted that their GPU fan controls were malfunctioning, with some fans ceasing to operate entirely or ignoring customised settings. Additionally, issues such as locked voltages and noticeable performance drops were widely reported, suggesting the problems were complex and not isolated to a single bug. In response, NVIDIA acknowledged the existence of a bug within the 595.59 Game Ready and Studio drivers and promptly removed the driver downloads to investigate further. The company advised affected users to roll back to the previous stable driver version 591.86 WHQL to restore system stability.
Context and Community Reactions
This incident comes at a challenging time for NVIDIA’s consumer GPU segment, which has been grappling with ongoing memory shortages. The latest driver troubles have only added to the difficulties faced by the brand’s user base. Some forum members speculated that the problematic release might have been “vibe-coded,” implying that it bypassed traditional quality assurance procedures, though this remains an unconfirmed opinion. Nevertheless, the widespread nature of the issues has made it clear that the driver update was not ready for public deployment.
What to Expect Next
For now, NVIDIA is focused on resolving the bugs found in the 595.59 driver. Gamers experiencing problems are encouraged to revert to the stable 591.86 version as recommended. The company’s next steps will likely involve thorough testing to ensure that future updates do not repeat these issues. Those interested in the ongoing situation can keep an eye on NVIDIA’s official forums and announcements for further developments.