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Nvidia Ends Windows 10 Driver Support: What You Need to Know
27 Aug
Summary
- Nvidia's final Game Ready Driver for Windows 10 is October 2026.
- Users will receive quarterly security updates until October 2029.
- New game optimizations and fixes will not be available after October.
Nvidia will cease providing Game Ready Driver support for Windows 10 in October 2026. This means that the final driver release compatible with the older operating system is scheduled for October of this year. While this marks the end of regular driver packages, Nvidia will continue to offer security updates for Windows 10 drivers on a quarterly basis for a period of three years, extending support until October 2029.
Following October 2026, Windows 10 users with Nvidia GPUs will no longer receive performance optimizations or bug fixes for newly released games. This could lead to diminished performance or other issues in future titles. Existing games are expected to continue functioning as before. Users concerned about these limitations may need to consider upgrading to Windows 11, provided their hardware meets the newer system requirements.
