AMD has unveiled a new beta display driver for Windows 11 and 10, designated as version 25.3.2. While this driver is not certified by Microsoft’s WHQL, it aims to tackle a significant issue related to Windows Update that has been affecting users across various GPU generations. Specifically, the problem involves older drivers being installed via Windows Update, which can overwrite newer versions. AMD has confirmed that this bug has been resolved for its latest RX 9000 series graphics cards, marking a step forward in addressing the concerns of its user base.
New Features and Fixes
In addition to resolving the aforementioned issue, the 25.3.2 driver introduces support for two notable titles: Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows and The Last of Us Part II Remastered. This enhancement is sure to excite gamers eager to experience these popular titles with improved graphics performance.
The release also includes a variety of bug fixes aimed at enhancing the gaming experience. Some of the key improvements are as follows:
Highlights
- New Game Support
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
- Fixed Issues and Improvements
- Corrected gamma issues while playing Counter-Strike 2 with MSAA x8 on the Radeon™ RX 9070 series.
- Addressed intermittent crashes in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle when settings are set to “Very Ultra” quality with Path Tracing enabled.
- Resolved inaccuracies in ROPs count reported by third-party tools relying on the ADL SDK.
- Improved performance issues observed in Assetto Corsa Competizione on Radeon™ RX 9000 series graphics products.
- Fixed intermittent crashes when using Alt-Tab during gameplay on certain AMD Radeon™ Graphics Products, including the RX 6000 Series.
- Addressed crashes occurring with multiple high refresh rate monitors connected via HDMI.
- Resolved the issue where Windows Update may overwrite the installed AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition with an older driver version on Radeon™ RX 9000 series products.
Moreover, the update brings several developer-oriented enhancements:
Developer Updates
- AMD Radeon™ Developer Tool Suite (RDTS) now supports AMD Radeon™ RX 9000 Series graphics cards.
- AMD FSR 3.1 is now available in over 110 games, with updates to the AMD FidelityFX™ SDK for the latest technology, including AMD FSR 4 support.
- Developers are encouraged to stay updated through the GPUOpen news feed and social channels.
While the update brings numerous improvements, it is important to note some known issues that users may still encounter:
Known Issues
- Memory leaks may cause system crashes when using SteamVR on certain AMD Radeon™ Graphics Products, particularly the RX 9000 series.
- Performance logging notifications may appear if the Microsoft® Windows® display language is not set to English.
- Intermittent crashes of AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™ may occur while playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 or Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart with AMD Image Inspector enabled.
- Lower performance may be observed on YouTube when using the Microsoft Edge browser immediately after driver installation.
- Users may experience intermittent camera failures on laptops after a driver upgrade.
- Stuttering may occur with some VR headsets at 80Hz or 90Hz refresh rates on select AMD Radeon™ Graphics Products.
- Installation progress may incorrectly display 0% during chipset driver installations using AMD Install Manager.
For those interested in downloading the new 25.3.2 driver, it is available on AMD’s official website, where users can also access the complete release notes for further details.
