Nvidia 581.42 Driver Update: Enhancements for Battlefield 6 and DLSS 4 in FBC: Firebreak

Nvidia Launches 581.42 WHQL Driver with DLSS 4 Support

Nvidia has unveiled its latest graphics driver, version 581.42 WHQL, which features support for the innovative DLSS 4 technology. This update is particularly significant as it optimizes performance for two compelling titles: the highly anticipated Battlefield 6, set to launch on October 10, and FBC: Firebreak, which debuted in June and is currently featured in the Autumn Sale on Steam.

New Gaming Fixes Included in the Update

As part of its regular maintenance, this driver update addresses a variety of gaming issues such as:

• Battlefield 2042: Mitigated GPU crashes related to CDXGISwapChain::Present()
• Forza Horizon 4: Resolved light flickering in the RTX 50 series
• Planet Coaster 2: Fixed crashing issues following driver updates
• Smooth Motion: Corrected significant FPS drops when using RivaTuner FPS cap
• GODOT Engine Games: Addressed stuttering caused by R580 drivers

General Fixes Applied Across Applications

This update also enhances stability across several applications:

• Adobe After Effects / Premiere Pro: Resolved crashing issues on launch with Smooth Motion enabled
• Adobe Premiere Pro: Fixed freezing issues during export on certain system configurations using hardware encoding
• Video Noise Reduction: Corrected grayscale chroma appearance when enabled

Known Issues to Consider

Before upgrading to the latest driver, users should be aware of some persistent known bugs:

• Counter-Strike 2: Text distortion may occur at in-game resolutions lower than the native display resolution
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: Some users may experience light flickering post-driver update

Compatibility Information

Nvidia’s 581.42 WHQL driver is compatible with 64-bit systems running Windows 10 and Windows 11, and supports a range of graphics cards:

How to Download

If you are looking to purchase the latest driver version, you can download 581.42 WHQL directly from the official Nvidia website or through the Nvidia app. Detailed release notes can be found here (PDF).

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