Yesterday, Nvidia made two important software announcements that deserve our attention. While many people might not see driver updates as significant, the new version 566.15 GeForce Game Ready Driver package is certainly something to think about. This update offers day-one support for DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution, not only for the eagerly awaited (and repeatedly delayed) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl but also for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Additionally, it introduces several one-click optimal settings for a smoother experience. The other news is that the Nvidia app has finally left beta, making it accessible for everyone to try.
Performance Enhancements
Thanks to this updated driver, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (you can find the game guide by Sean M. Powell on Amazon for $7.99 in Kindle or $13.99 for paperback) can run at an impressive 87 fps with all settings maxed out at 4K resolution on the GeForce RTX 4070 Super. It's even better on the top-tier GeForce RTX 4090, where it exceeds 120 fps. Previously, the GeForce RTX 4070 struggled to hit 30 fps without DLSS 3 optimizations, but it now achieves a comfortable 70 fps. Even at 1080p resolution, the GeForce RTX 4060 manages to stay above 60 fps. The game's release is planned for November 20.
Exciting New Features
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 also benefits from DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution, in addition to DLAA, ray-traced shadows, and Nvidia Reflex. This title is set to be launched on November 19.
The new driver package brings optimized settings with just one click for six games: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Delta Force, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and Red Dead Redemption.
Downloading the Update
As usual, you can download the driver package via the Nvidia app or directly from Nvidia's official website. Notably, the news about the driver release no longer mentions GeForce Experience, which suggests that app is now considered outdated. The new Nvidia app combines many features from GeForce Experience and RTX Experience, featuring a revamped in-game overlay that makes it easy to access gameplay recording tools, performance monitoring, and various image-enhancing filters, including RTX-exclusive AI filters. It also offers an optional login to claim rewards, among other features.
