GeForce Game Ready Drivers Version 531.79 Bringing RedFall Optimizations

NVIDIA has released their latest Game Ready Drivers Version 531.79 which optimises the newly released RedFall and several other titles.

NVIDIA Game Ready Drivers Version 531.79

This new driver update has brought optimizations for the newly released Redfall which also features DLSS 3. These optimizations are likely important for users to install especially if they are experiencing some of the performance issues with the game which these drivers could possibly improve. The update has also brought in DLSS 2 support for the launch of two other titles including Showgunners and the upcoming Diablo IV Server Slam.

As with most driver updates comes bug fixes which include a fix for RTX 30 series cards crashing in Battlefield 2042, The Last of Us and Unreal Editor. The highest monitor refresh rate for the Asus VG27WQ and Acer XV253Q was missing from the NVIDIA Control panel and has now been returned.

You can install this update through the GeForce Experience App or through the NVIDIA Website.

Full Release Notes

Game Ready for Redfall, Showgunners and Diablo IV Server Slam

• This new Game Ready Driver provides the best gaming experience for the latest new games including Redfall featuring DLSS 3 technology. Additionally, this Game Ready Driver supports the launch of titles supporting NVIDIA DLSS 2 technology including Showgunners and the upcoming Diablo IV Server Slam.

Fixed Bugs

• [RTX 30 series] Application crash may be observed while playing Battlefield 2042/The Last of Us/Unreal Editor [4013983]
• [Asus VG27WQ] [Acer XV253Q] Highest monitor refresh rate is missing from the NVIDIA Control Panel after updating to NVIDIA display driver 531.41 [4072741]

Open Issues

• Toggling HDR on and off in-game causes game stability issues when non-native resolution is used. [3624030]
• Monitor may briefly flicker on waking from display sleep if DSR/DLDSR is enabled. [3592260]
• [GeForce RTX 4090] Watch Dogs 2 may display flickering when staring at the sky [3858016]
• Increase in DPC latency observed in LatencyMon [3952556]
• Applying GeForce Experience Freestyle filters cause games to crash [4008945]

Side note: For notebook computers, issues can be system-specific and may not be seen on your particular notebook.