Nvidia has withdrawn its latest Game Ready driver, version 595.59, following reports of fan control problems on RTX 30-series and newer graphics cards when playing Resident Evil Requiem. The company advises affected users to roll back to the previous version to avoid potential overheating. This action highlights challenges in optimizing drivers for new game releases.
Nvidia routinely issues GeForce Game Ready drivers to enhance performance and compatibility for upcoming games. The version 595.59 driver was released to support the launch of Resident Evil Requiem but instead triggered unexpected issues on RTX 30-series and later GPUs.
User reports, as noted by ComputerBase, described systems detecting only a single fan on graphics cards after the update. This malfunction could impair cooling, raising risks of overheating and hardware damage during intensive use. Initial suspicions pointed to interference from tools like MSI Afterburner, but at least one case occurred without any overclocking or monitoring software, indicating a direct link to the driver.
In response, Nvidia removed the 595.59 driver from its download page. An official statement confirmed the problem: "We have discovered a bug in the Game Ready and Studio 595.59 WHQL drivers and have removed the downloads temporarily while our team investigates. For users that have already installed this driver and are experiencing issues with fan control, please roll back to 591.86 WHQL."
Users can revert via the Nvidia App by selecting the prior version in the Drivers tab, or through Windows Device Manager by accessing the GPU's properties and choosing the Roll Back Driver option. If unavailable, a full uninstall and reinstall of the current stable driver from Nvidia's site is recommended.
This incident underscores the complexities of day-one driver support for major titles, though Nvidia's swift response aims to minimize user disruption.
