NVIDIA Driver Update Fails to Fix “Black Screen” Problems for Many Users; MFG-Supported Games Now Experiencing Crashes

NVIDIA’s recent driver update was intended to resolve the persistent black screen issue affecting its RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs. Unfortunately, many users have reported that the update has not only failed to solve the problem but has, in fact, exacerbated it.

Driver Update Compounds Issues for Gamers with NVIDIA’s RTX 50 GPUs

Team Green is facing significant challenges since the launch of its RTX 50 series. The widespread complaints focus on crashes and black screens during gaming sessions. In an attempt to rectify these problems, NVIDIA released the Game Ready driver version 572.60, claiming it would address issues related to DisplayPort connections and the BIOS. However, feedback from users, such as @mpr_reviews, indicates that the update has made matters worse, particularly for games utilizing Multi-Frame Generation (MFG), which are now experiencing crashes.

Using the latest Nvidia driver 572.60 causes every game that supports multi frame generation to black screen crash and restart my PC on the RTX 5080 when MFG 3x or 4x is used. Either at game startup or when exiting the game. The latest 572.65 hotfix driver also exhibits the same…

— Mostly Positive Reviews (@mpr_reviews) March 2, 2025

The issues stemming from the latest driver updates appear to extend beyond just MFG titles. While these games seem particularly impacted, users have reported black screens during gameplay across various titles. Despite the recent implementation of the 572.65 hotfix, many gamers are still contending with crashes, highlighting ongoing instability. Given the details surrounding MFG’s functionality with the RTX 50 GPUs, it raises questions about the underlying problems at play.

It happened to me today playing Death Stranding on my 5080 with DLSS and frame gen turned off, it was weird. It didn’t happen in any driver and I thought it could be an overheating, but I was monitoring the temps and both CPU and GPU was below 65. Gonna rollback the driver.

— Timebringer |: 🎮Expedition 33 waiting room (@Timebringer) March 2, 2025

Users who continue to face these frustrating crashing issues post-update are encouraged to share their experiences to escalate the matter with NVIDIA. Many, including @mpr_reviews, are opting to revert to earlier driver versions, which reportedly caused fewer disruptions. As this situation evolves, we are monitoring for additional reports that could shed light on the root of these persistent issues.

Amidst all this turmoil, the impending launch of AMD’s RX 9070 series only adds to NVIDIA’s predicament. With so many complaints about the RTX 50 GPUs’ user experience, Team Red may gain a competitive advantage in the GPU market unless NVIDIA swiftly addresses these problems.

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