Nvidia: GeForce RTX 3060 Game Ready Driver out, two new games add DLSS support, and more
This new update also brings Nvidia Reflex support in Rainbow Six Seige and optimizations for the Outriders Demo. Here is everything we know about the new Nvidia GeForce Game Ready drivers for the RTX 3060 GPU.
Nvidia has just released a new version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers that brings several new features. The highlight of the new update is likely the support for the recently launched GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. In addition, the new drivers add DLSS support to two new titles, Nioh 2 and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. This new update also brings Nvidia Reflex support in Rainbow Six Seige and optimizations for the Outriders Demo. The update comes right around the launch of the RTX 3060 GPU and brings the version to 461.72 WHQL. Nvidia has already reduced the Ethereum mining efficiency on the 3060 by 50 percent to combat the short supply. Here is everything we know about the new Nvidia GeForce Game Ready drivers for the RTX 3060 GPU.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Game Ready Drivers available, details
As noted above, the highlight of this new Game Ready Driver is likely the support for the RTX 3060 GPU. The RTX 3060 serves as the successor to the RTX 2060 and features significant improvements over the GTX 1060. It also comes with support for features such as ray-tracing, Nvidia DLSS, Reflex, and resizable BAR. The company first revealed the new GPU at CES 2021 and shared availability details at the start of February. Looking at the initial reports, unsurprising to anyone, the RTX 3060 went out of stock at most places minutes after the launch.
The new drivers also rolled out optimizations for Outriders Demo that just made its way to the internet. For some context, Square Enix and People Can Fly teamed up to create a Sci-Fi RPG shooter with both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game is set to launch on April 1 but a Demo can likely provide the developers some feedback for improvements.
List of Nvidia DLSS and Reflex supported titles increases
Moving forward, the update also expanded the list of Nvidia DLSS supported titles by two. As stated above, Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord now feature DLSS support. This allows the game to render at a lower resolution for better FPS. However, the GPU makes up for the difference in resolution with the help of deep learning and built-in Tensor cores.
Nvidia has also worked to add Reflex support on Rainbow Six Seige. Ubisoft, the developer behind the title is currently testing this new technology on the Test Server for the game. Reflex support is already available on several other eSports titles including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Valorant, and more. Nvidia claims that it was able to reduce the response latency in the system by 25 percent. Finally, the update also brings GeForce Experience “Optimal Game Settings” for about 25 video games. Some of the titles in the list include Hitman 3, Nioh 2, Port Royale 4, The Medium, and more. One can head to the official announcement post to check the complete list.