NVIDIA has released GeForce Hotfix 581.94, based on the latest GeForce Game Ready 581.80 WHQL driver. Unlike previous hotfix drivers that addressed issues like black screens and stability problems, this one primarily addresses performance degradation in some games running on Windows 11.
NVIDIA hasn't listed specific games affected, only stating that some games will run slower or experience less smoothness. If you've experienced sudden game slowdowns recently, this GeForce Hotfix 581.94 driver might be helpful.
NVIDIA releases graphics card drivers regularly, usually when new graphics cards or games are released. However, occasionally they release hotfix drivers for specific games or newly discovered vulnerabilities, aiming to resolve important issues that their engineers have already identified and fixed. These are usually minor fixes for specific problems and don't involve any major issues. This GeForce Hotfix 581.94 driver primarily addresses the following issues:
Fixed issues include:
Performance degradation in some games after the Windows 11 October 2025 Update (KB5066835). [5561605]
Nvidia reiterates that GeForce Hotfix drivers are considered beta versions, and their quality assurance process is much less stringent than that of regular WHQL drivers. This 581.94 driver does not include any other fixes or feature enhancements. Users who do not use the corresponding graphics card for video encoding do not need to download the update and can wait for the next WHQL or Game Ready version.
