NVIDIA today released the latest version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 471.11 WHQL comes with optimization for the upcoming patch of "DOOM Eternal" that enables DLSS support. The patch is expected to go live on June 29. The drivers also add optimization for "LEGO Builder's Journey," including RTX raytracing and DLSS support. Optimization is also added for F1 2021, and NVIDIA Reflex integration for "Escape from Tarkov." In addition to these, the drivers add OS optimization for Windows 10 May 2021 Update (21H1). Among the issues fixed with this release are random flickers with WoW Shadowlands; a blackscreen issue with GeForce GTX 980M SLI notebooks; FreeStyle not working on "Crossfire" (the game) after a game update; certain HDMI displays flickering in HDR mode; incorrect color rendering with the "sharpen" FreeStyle filter being enabled with HDR on RTX 30-series GPUs; and flickering and signal connectivity issues with launching a game on a machine with multi-monitor adaptive-Sync monitors.

NVIDIA GeForce 471.11 WHQL Driver Release Notes

Game Ready Driver

This new Game Ready Driver provides support for the latest new titles and updates, including the latest patch for DOOM Eternal which introduces ray-trace reflections and NVIDIA DLSS technology. Additionally, this release also provides optimal support for LEGO Builder's Journey which includes several ray-traced effects and performance-accelerating DLSS, the latest update for Rust which adds NVIDIA DLSS technology, F1 2021, and the new NVIDIA Reflex integration in Escape from Tarkov.

Advance Notice of Discontinued Support

Release 470 will be the last driver branch to support desktop GPUs based on the Kepler architecture.

Fixed Issues

• [World of Warcraft: Shadowlands]: Random flicker may occur in certain locations in the game
• [SLI][GeForce GTX 980M]: The system locks with a black screen upon booting into Windows.
• [Surround][GeForce RTX 3090]: With Surround active, setting Bezel Correction disables Surround.
• [Crossfire][GeForce Experience][FreeStyle]: Freestyle might not work on Crossfire after the game is updated.
• [HDR]: Some specific HDMI displays might show some flickering in HDR mode.
• [Steam VR game]: Stuttering and lagging occur upon launching a game while any GPU hardware monitoring tool is running in the background.
• [NVIDIA Ampere GPU]: Colors may appear incorrect in games if sharpen Freestyle filter is used with HDR enabled.
• Display may flicker or lose signal when launching a game on an adaptive-sync VRR monitor in multi-monitor configuration when sharing the same display mode
• DisplayPort monitor may not wake from sleep when connected in extended mode with an HDMI 2.1 display that is powered off.