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Nvidia Driver 591.44 Brings Back GPU-Accelerated PhysX
5 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Nvidia's new driver restores GPU PhysX for nine classic games.
- This update benefits RTX 50 series users playing older titles.
- Nvidia is now offering custom support profiles for select games.
Nvidia has reintroduced PhysX GPU acceleration for a selection of nine classic PC games through its new Game Ready driver 591.44. This update is particularly relevant for owners of GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards who enjoy older titles with advanced physics effects. The driver provides custom support profiles, enabling GPU acceleration for these games once again.
The supported titles include 'Alice: Madness Returns,' 'Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag,' 'Batman: Arkham City,' 'Batman: Arkham Origins,' 'Borderlands 2,' 'Mafia II,' 'Metro 2033,' 'Metro: Last Light,' and 'Mirror's Edge.' Nvidia has also announced upcoming support for 'Batman: Arkham Asylum' in the first half of 2026, indicating a focus on popular, frequently played classics.
Beyond the return of PhysX, the driver 591.44 also brings optimizations for 'Battlefield 6: Winter Offensive' and 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' with DLSS 4, addresses graphics artifacts in 'The Witcher 3,' and includes stability fixes for Adobe Premiere Pro, offering overall improvements for a wide range of users.
