NVIDIA has released GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 596.02, bringing a targeted fix for a specific gameplay issue while staying based on the latest Game Ready Driver 595.97. The update supports both desktop and notebook GPUs running 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11, and users can download it directly from NVIDIA’s support page instead of the standard driver section.
This hotfix focuses on a single issue. It resolves stutter reported during gameplay in Arknights: Endfield, which some users experienced after installing recent drivers. NVIDIA pushed this update quickly, just one day after releasing the 595.97 WHQL driver, showing that the issue needed immediate attention.
What’s new in GeForce Hotfix 596.02
The changelog remains short and direct, with only one fix included:
- Fixes stutter during gameplay in Arknights: Endfield
- Based on Game Ready Driver 595.97
- Available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit systems
NVIDIA describes hotfix drivers as optional beta releases. These updates go through a shorter testing cycle and deliver urgent fixes without waiting for the next full WHQL release. That also means they may not include broader optimizations or additional stability improvements.
If you are not facing issues in Arknights: Endfield, it makes sense to skip this release and wait for the next Game Ready driver. NVIDIA will likely include this fix in a future WHQL update along with other improvements.
This release follows earlier updates, including NVIDIA App Hotfix 11.0.6.386 in February and GeForce Hotfix 595.76 earlier in March, showing a steady rollout of quick fixes between major driver updates.
