Nvidia has rolled out its latest WHQL release, and the highlight of the Nvidia 581.08 driver is support for global DLSS Override. The update also adds Smooth Motion for RTX 40 Series GPUs, while addressing several persistent bugs across major games. Unlike some past releases, this one doesn’t focus on brand-new game optimizations. Instead, it’s aimed squarely at stability and system-wide improvements.
What’s new in the Nvidia 581.08 driver
The key feature here is global DLSS Override. Players can now force DLSS settings across all titles that support the technology, removing the need for per-game tweaks. RTX 40 Series owners also get access to Smooth Motion, introduced with the most recent Nvidia App update.
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Games fixed by this driver
This update resolves a handful of high-profile issues:
- Cyberpunk 2077: Crash in Photo Mode when using path tracing.
- Marvel Rivals: Negative performance impact introduced in driver 580.88.
- Forza Motorsport: Crash when using Smooth Motion alongside Nvidia App overlay stats.
- Gray Zone Warfare: Stability problems.
- ARK: Survival Ascended: Stability issues.
General bug fixes and known issues
The driver also clears up memory leak risks tied to NVENC hardware encoding, monitor flickering after power cycling, and game filter glitches after updates. Still, several known bugs remain:
- Counter-Strike 2: Slight text distortion at non-native resolutions.
- Adobe Premiere Pro: Possible system freeze during hardware-encoded exports.
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: Light flickering on some setups post-update.
Nvidia 581.08 driver availability
The Nvidia 581.08 driver is available for 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. It supports GPUs across multiple generations:
- GeForce RTX 50, 40, 30, and 20 Series
- GeForce GTX 16, 10, 900, and 700 Series
- TITAN cards, including RTX, V, Xp, and Pascal models
You can download it now through the Nvidia website or directly via the Nvidia App.
Why the Nvidia 581.08 driver matters
Global DLSS Override may sound like a small tweak, but it gives players more control than ever across their libraries. Coupled with fixes for major titles and general stability gains, this update should be a must-install for GeForce and TITAN owners alike.
