NVIDIA’s 591.86 WHQL Driver Delivers DLSS 4 for *Arknights: Endfield*—But Is It Worth the Wait?

NVIDIA has quietly dropped its **591.86 WHQL Game Ready driver**, a critical update for gamers running the latest titles—especially those eyeing **DLSS 4’s promised performance boosts**. The driver introduces **official support for *Arknights: Endfield***, a strategy RPG where DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation on RTX 50-series cards could push **4K frame rates to triple** at max settings—or hit a **480 FPS cap** at lower resolutions.

But here’s the catch: **native DLSS integration** is still on the horizon, with HYPERGRYPH (the game’s developer) working on a future patch. Meanwhile, NVIDIA has also added **day-one support for *Highguard***, a PvP shooter leveraging **DLSS Super Resolution**, and patched long-standing issues in *Total War: Three Kingdoms*—including **artifacts during gameplay** when Screen Space Reflections are enabled.

What’s Fixed—and What’s New?

• Arknights: Endfield: DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation support on RTX 50-series cards (5070 Ti, 5060 Ti, and beyond). NVIDIA claims **3x 4K performance** or a **480 FPS cap** at lower settings.
• Highguard: Game Ready support with **DLSS Super Resolution**—no Multi Frame Generation yet.
• ARC Raiders: Headwind Update: Day-one optimizations, though no DLSS 4 details confirmed.
• Total War: Three Kingdoms: **Fixed artifacts** when Screen Space Reflections are enabled (bug ID: 5745647).
• SDR Content: Resolved **color banding** when Windows Automatic Color Management is active (bug ID: 5754551).
• ASUS G14 Laptops: **Startup freezes** in ASUS Ultimate Mode are now patched (bug ID: 5754849).

For power users, these fixes address **critical stability issues**—especially for those running high-end setups with **RTX 50-series GPUs**. The ASUS G14 patch, in particular, could be a lifesaver for mobile gamers who’ve struggled with boot loops.

DLSS 4 on RTX 50-Series: A Glimpse of the Future—or Just Hype?

The real question isn’t just whether the driver works—it’s whether **DLSS 4’s performance gains justify the hardware cost**. With **RTX 5090 GPUs rumored to hit $5,000 by CES 2026**, NVIDIA is betting that **AI-driven rendering** will be the next big leap. But for now, *Arknights: Endfield* remains the only major title fully leveraging Multi Frame Generation.

That said, the driver’s optimizations for *Highguard* and *ARC Raiders* suggest NVIDIA is pushing **DLSS 4 adoption** aggressively. If you’re running an **RTX 5070 Ti or higher**, this update is worth installing—especially if you’re chasing **ultra-high frame rates** in supported games.

Looking Ahead: RTX 50-Series SUPER GPUs and Beyond

While the 591.86 driver focuses on **current-gen optimizations**, leaks suggest NVIDIA is already planning **RTX 50-Series SUPER GPUs**—possibly debuting at **CES 2026**. If past patterns hold, these could bring **refined architectures, better power efficiency, or even higher clocks** to compete with AMD’s rumored **Radeon 9070 XT**, which is said to outpace the **RTX 5070 Ti by nearly 15%** in some benchmarks.

For now, though, the **$5,000 RTX 5090** remains a niche product—driven more by **AI workloads** than gaming. If you’re not in that camp, the **RTX 5060 Ti (16GB)** might be the last affordable flagship before the SUPER refresh.

How to Get the 591.86 Driver

The update is now available via **NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience** or the [official download page]. If you’ve been plagued by **ASUS G14 freezes** or *Total War* artifacts, this patch is a must-install. For everyone else, it’s a solid step toward **DLSS 4 readiness**—though the real test will come when more games adopt the technology.

One thing’s clear: NVIDIA isn’t slowing down. With **CES 2026 on the horizon**, expect more announcements—possibly including **RTX 50-Series SUPER GPUs** or even **new DLSS 4 optimizations**. Stay tuned.