NVIDIA GeForce 581.15 Driver Update: Game-Ready Optimizations and Bug Fixes

NVIDIA has rolled out the GeForce 581.15 WHQL graphics driver on August 28, packed with game-specific optimizations and crucial bug fixes. Now available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users, this update is a must-have for gamers and creators alike with compatible NVIDIA graphics cards.

What's New?

Game Ready for Wuthering Waves and Indiana Jones DLC

The 581.15 update brings Game Ready optimizations for the much-anticipated title Wuthering Waves. If you’ve been eyeing this game, get ready for an enhanced experience! Additionally, the update adds support for The Order of Giant, the first DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Set to release on September 4, this DLC will hit consoles and PC, and this driver ensures you're set for launch day.

Bug Fixes

Along with game optimizations, this driver addresses two key issues:

  1. Marvel's Avengers: Definitive Edition no longer crashes to desktop on launch.

  2. A random screen flicker bug, often occurring when hot-plugging certain monitors via HDMI, has been resolved.

Known Issues

Despite the improvements, there are still a couple of known issues to be aware of:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro may freeze on certain systems when exporting using hardware encoding.

  • Some users report lighting flickers and display anomalies in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth after updating the driver.

Driver Recap

The 581.15 update is the third release from NVIDIA this month, following:

  • Version 580.97, which added DLSS 4 support for GTA V and Hellblade 2.

  • Version 581.08, which introduced a global DLSS override and fixed multiple game issues.

This driver covers a wide range of NVIDIA architectures, from Blackwell and Ada Lovelace to Pascal and Maxwell. Supported GPUs include GeForce RTX 50/40/30/20 series, GTX 16/10/900/700 series, and various TITAN models, such as TITAN RTX, TITAN V, and TITAN Xp.

The GeForce 581.15 driver is a targeted update designed to ensure a smooth experience for new titles like Wuthering Waves and Indiana Jones DLC while tackling some annoying bugs. If you’re gaming or working on content creation, make sure to grab the update to enjoy the best performance and stability.

Don’t miss out—update now for a better, more seamless experience!

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