Nvidia has unveiled a new GeForce Game Ready Driver today, marking a significant expansion of support for Windows 10 devices, as well as for various games and G-Sync displays. This update will extend the compatibility of the GeForce RTX GPUs with Windows 10 until October 2026, a full year after Microsoft plans to cease support for the operating system on October 14, 2025.
This strategic move by Nvidia aims to provide users with continued access to the latest zero-day optimizations for new games and applications, allowing them some flexibility before transitioning to a new operating system. Despite being nearly a decade old, Windows 10 remains a favorite among users, and Microsoft has faced challenges in encouraging a shift to Windows 11. Recently, Windows 11 has finally overtaken its predecessor, now claiming 52 percent of the Windows market share, while Windows 10 holds 44.59 percent.
In addition to the support for newer GPUs, Nvidia is also extending a lifeline to older graphics cards. Following the final Game Ready Driver release in October 2025, users of Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta-based GeForce cards will receive quarterly security updates until October 2028, effectively extending their support lifespan to 11 years. However, it is important to note that updates for Nvidia’s CUDA architecture will be discontinued for these older cards in the next CUDA Toolkit update.
The latest Game Ready driver update also broadens support to include 62 new monitor displays that are compatible with Nvidia’s G-Sync variable refresh rate technology. Furthermore, it enhances performance for upcoming titles such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Mafia: The Old Country, which is set to launch on August 8th. Users can easily download this Game Ready Driver update by visiting Nvidia’s official website.
