NVIDIA’s new display drivers are ready for Windows 11, and they’re a big improvement over the drivers that are currently available. They’re more reliable and faster, and they support more features than the current drivers. If you’re using a Windows 10 computer, you should install the new drivers. If you’re using a Windows 8 or 7 computer, you can still use the old drivers until they’re replaced. Just be sure to back up your files before installing the new ones. The new display drivers are available in two versions: one that’s based on OpenGL 3.0 and one that’s based on OpenGL 2.1. The OpenGL 3.0 driver is more reliable and faster, but it doesn’t support all of the features of the current driver set. The OpenGL 2.1 driver is more reliable and faster, but it does support some of the features of the current driver set. If you want to use a graphics card with an older version of OpenGL, you can still do so, but be sure to back up your files before doing so so that you don’t lose any data or experience when upgrading your graphics card!
NVIDIA’s Latest Game Ready Drivers
NVIDIA released driver version 472.12 for its graphics cards, and these drivers certainly pack a punch in terms of new features. First, they’re the drivers that bring full Windows 11 readiness to NVIDIA GPUs, so you won’t have any display issues when you decide to upgrade to Windows 11.
The update also adds DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) to 28 more games, bringing the total to more than 100 games. This technology uses AI to upscale video games from a lower resolution to a higher one while also increasing the frame rate without changing graphical quality. Put simply, it’ll make supported games look and run better, and that’s always a good thing.
Some of the games added haven’t been released yet. For example, Industria will have DLSS support, and it’s scheduled to launch on September 30, 2021. Likewise, Alan Wake Remastered will support it, and it’s planned to come out on October 4, 2021.
The update includes display support for Alan Wake Remastered, Deathloop, Diablo II: Resurrected, Far Cry 6, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Industria, New World, and World War Z: Aftermath, so there’ll be plenty of new stuff to play on your PC soon.
How to Get NVIDIA Driver Version 472.12
If you’re using the NVIDIA GeForce Experience, you can download the drivers directly through it by simply checking for an update. If you aren’t, you can head over to NVIDIA’s website and download the drivers directly.
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