Nvidia has extended Windows 10 support for GeForce RTX GPUs until October 2026, a year beyond Microsoft’s planned end-of-life for the OS, ensuring continued zero-day optimizations for new games and applications.
This move comes as Windows 10 remains a popular operating system, with Windows 11 only recently surpassing it in market share. As of earlier this month, Windows 11 held 52% of the market share, compared to Windows 10’s 44.59%. Nvidia’s decision to extend support is likely a response to the continued usage of the older operating system.
The extended support is not limited to GeForce RTX GPUs. Older Nvidia GPUs, specifically Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta-based GeForce cards, will also receive extended support. Following a final Game Ready Driver release in October 2025, these cards will receive quarterly security updates until October 2028, bringing their total support lifespan to 11 years. However, it’s worth noting that support updates for Nvidia’s CUDA architecture will be discontinued for these cards in the next CUDA Toolkit update.
In addition to the extended support, the new Game Ready Driver update also expands G-Sync support to include 62 new monitor displays. The update also improves performance in certain games, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Mafia: The Old Country, which is scheduled for release on August 8th. The new driver is available for download on Nvidia’s website, allowing users to take advantage of the improved performance and expanded G-Sync support.
