NVIDIA has released its GeForce Game Ready Driver 581.80, compatible with both Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 operating systems. This update provides a smooth gaming experience for recent titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Anno 117: Pax Romana, which utilize NVIDIA's DLSS technology. The driver also addresses several bugs, including performance optimizations in F1 25 when using DLSS Frame Generation and a fix for Vulkan apps crashing on Core 2 Duo/Quad CPUs. Overall, this upgrade offers better performance, stability, and compatibility across various platforms, enhancing the gaming experience for users.

NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 581.80 for Windows released

NVIDIA has released its latest GeForce Game Ready Driver, version 581.80, which is compatible with both Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 operating systems. This driver update aims to provide gamers with an exceptional experience, particularly for the most recent games that support NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) 4 technology.

One of the key highlights of this release is its Game Ready support for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, ensuring a smooth and seamless gaming experience. Additionally, the driver offers optimized performance for Anno 117: Pax Romana and Europa Universalis V, which feature DLSS Super Resolution, allowing players to enjoy these titles with enhanced visuals.

Furthermore, this update includes several bug fixes aimed at improving overall gameplay stability. For instance, the F1 25 game has seen performance optimizations when using DLSS Frame Generation, resulting in a more enjoyable experience for gamers.

In addition to gaming-specific improvements, the NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 581.80 also addresses a general issue affecting Vulkan apps. Specifically, these applications were previously known to crash on Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad CPUs; however, this driver update resolves this problem, enabling Vulkan app developers to create more robust and stable experiences for their users.

Overall, the GeForce Game Ready Driver 581.80 represents a significant upgrade for gamers, providing them with better performance, stability, and compatibility across various platforms. By addressing specific issues and enhancing support for cutting-edge technologies like DLSS 4, NVIDIA continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in PC gaming.

GeForce Game Ready Driver 581.80

Driver Version:	581.80 | WHQL
Release Date:	Tue Nov 04, 2025
Operating System:	Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11
Language:	English (US)
File Size:	896.54 MB

Driver Details | NVIDIA