NVIDIA has rolled out the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 576.26, aiming to rectify a series of persistent issues affecting users of the RTX 50-series graphics cards. This update builds upon the earlier 576.02 release and incorporates fixes from the recent 576.15 hotfix, which addressed a GPU temperature anomaly.
Key Fixes and Improvements
The 576.26 hotfix targets several critical problems reported by users:
- Grey Screen Crashes in Multi-Monitor Setups: A prevalent issue where systems would crash, displaying a grey screen when multiple monitors were connected, has been addressed.
- Display Flickers at High Refresh Rates: Users operating monitors at high refresh rates via DisplayPort 2.1 experienced momentary display flickers, which this update aims to resolve.
- Black Screen Issues with LG Monitors: Persistent black screen problems, particularly with LG monitors using DisplayPort 2.1 mode, have been mitigated.
Game-Specific Enhancements
Beyond hardware-related fixes, the hotfix also improves stability and performance in several popular games:
- Forza Horizon 5: Addresses flickering issues that disrupted gameplay.
- Forza Motorsport: Fixes track corruption problems that affected visual fidelity.
- Black Myth: Wukong: Resolves random crashes experienced by RTX 50-series users.
- Red Dead Redemption 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Dead Island 2, and Resident Evil 4 Remake: Various fixes enhance performance and reduce crashes, providing a smoother gaming experience.
Context and User Sentiment
This marks the fifth hotfix NVIDIA has issued in recent months, highlighting ongoing challenges with the RTX 50-series GPUs since their launch in January 2025. The frequency of these updates contrasts with NVIDIA’s previous reputation for driver stability. In 2022, the company emphasized its commitment to quality, stating, “We don’t release sub-par beta drivers with minimal testing… which confuse customers.” The current situation underscores the complexities of supporting new hardware and the importance of responsive driver updates.
Availability
The GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 576.26 is available for download on NVIDIA’s official website. Users experiencing the aforementioned issues are encouraged to install this update to enhance system stability and performance.
As NVIDIA continues to address user-reported problems, the company reaffirms its commitment to delivering reliable and high-performance graphics solutions.
