Nvidia pushes out hotfix after Windows 11 October update tanks gaming performance

The Windows 11 October 2025 Update is still causing headaches for users of Microsoft's flagship operating system.

GPU giant Nvidia acknowledged that the update caused dips in gaming performance for some and has pushed out a hotfix based on version 581.80 of its Game Ready Driver.

First spotted by Windows Latest, the hotfix is a quick and dirty (or, in official parlance, "run through a much abbreviated QA process") patch to address some specific issues. In this case, the Windows 11 October update is slowing down games.

Usually, it's best to wait for the latest full driver drop, but a hotfix means that affected users might be able to get their hands on a solution earlier.

The Windows 11 October 2025 Update has not been Microsoft's finest hour. The Copilot company confirmed issues with playing content in some Blu-ray/DVD/Digital apps, USB mice and keyboards ...