Yesterday, Nvidia released a new driver update for its desktop and mobile GPUs, capable of offering a DLSS-infused visual experience in the latest games. In this case, the games that are receiving new optimizations via the GeForce Game Ready Driver package labeled 556.12 are The First Descendant and Payday 3.
Built on the popular Unreal Engine 5, The First Descendant is a free-to-play third-person shooter that brings players together in a 4-player co-op environment that lets them try out a rich collection of unique characters while enjoying an in-depth story and world missions that pit them against challenging bosses. Set to launch on July 2, The First Descendant benefits from DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction, Reflex, DLAA, and ray traced effects via the new driver package.
In the past, Payday 3 received DLSS 2 and DLAA. Today, the Boys in Blue update arrives with DLSS 3 and Reflex support. The optimizations brought by the 556.12 driver allow to reach over 120 fps on the GeForce RTX 4070 in Super Resolution Performance mode at 4K. In this case, the system used also included the Intel Cor i9-14900K, 64 GB of RAM and Windows 11 64-bit.
Unfortunately, there are no new G-Sync compatible displays that we can talk about today. However, four games benefit from one-click optimal settings in GeForce Experience and the Nvidia app. These are Bodycam, Pax Dei, Soulmask and EA Sports F1 24.
The new driver can be downloaded via the new Nvidia app, with the help of the old GeForce Experience, or simply by pointing a web browser to GeForce.com and downloading the driver that is compatible with the hardware being used. Those in the market for a new GeForce video card can currently pick up the Asus Dual GeForce RTX 4070 White OC Edition (DUAL-RTX4070-O12G-WHITE) on Amazon for $569.99 instead of $619.99, thanks to a small 8% discount.
