NVIDIA recently rolled out a driver update aimed at tackling the pesky black screen dilemma plaguing RTX 50 GPU users. Yet, instead of solving the problem, the update seems to have exacerbated it for many gamers.
NVIDIA’s Driver Update Backfires as Gamers Face Persistent Crashing Issues
NVIDIA, often referred to as "Team Green," is dealing with a growing list of challenges following the launch of their RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs. Among these, gamers have been increasingly frustrated by crashes and black screen issues during gameplay. In response, NVIDIA introduced their Game Ready 572.60 driver. This update was supposed to resolve concerns related to DisplayPort and BIOS, but it appears to have missed the mark entirely. According to @mpr_reviews, the update has only intensified the problem, causing games supporting Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) to crash more frequently.
A tweet from Mostly Positive Reviews highlights the problem: "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…"
The situation seems to persist despite the release of a 572.65 "hotfix." The crashing isn’t confined to MFG titles, although it is more prevalent there, signaling that NVIDIA’s driver update hasn’t been the fix users were hoping for. While widespread reports of the issue are scarce at the moment, the initial feedback indicates there’s a flaw, likely linked to how MFG operates on RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs. But clarity on the matter is still elusive.
Another user, @Timebringer, tweeted about their experience with Death Stranding, noting unexpected crashes even with DLSS and frame generation disabled. Initially suspecting overheating, they found the temperatures to be well within a safe range. As a result, they’re considering rolling back to an earlier driver version.
We’re keen to hear from those still grappling with this issue after the latest update. Please reach out so we can escalate the matter to NVIDIA. Many users, including the likes of @mpr_reviews, have reverted to earlier drivers, reporting fewer crashes with older versions. As the situation unfolds, we hope to gather more insights before drawing any conclusions about the root cause.
With AMD’s RX 9070 series launch nearing, NVIDIA’s "sloppy" user experience with the RTX 50 GPUs could potentially give Team Red a competitive advantage in the market unless NVIDIA addresses these issues promptly.
