NVIDIA GeForce 596.49 WHQL Driver Now Available for Download

Lena Fischer May 13, 2026 0 comments 1 min read

NVIDIA releases GeForce 596.49 WHQL driver with Game Ready support for Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and Subnautica 2. Fixes stuttering and enhances DLSS Frame Gen with V-SYNC.

NVIDIA GeForce 596.49 WHQL Driver Now Available for Download

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NVIDIA has released the GeForce 596.49 WHQL driver. The driver is available now globally.

Game Ready for Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and Subnautica 2

The driver is Game Ready for Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and Subnautica 2. It fixes stuttering in Forza Horizon 6 when Ray Tracing is enabled. It also enhances smoothness when DLSS Frame Generation is used with V-SYNC. Additionally, it fixes flickering in the Foundry Mari 7.0v2 viewport.

According to DSOGaming, the driver resolved stuttering issues in Forza Horizon 6 during extended gameplay. NVIDIA claims the driver delivers optimal performance in the supported titles.

The driver addresses specific issues reported by users. NVIDIA has not confirmed any further details about future updates.