GeForce RTX 50 GPUs reportedly crash on Battlefield 6 maps with large bodies of water
NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs are reportedly crashing on Battlefield 6 maps featuring large bodies of water following a new seasonal update.
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GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards are experiencing crashes while running Battlefield 6, specifically on maps with significant water elements. This issue coincides with the release of Season 4, which introduces the REDSEC update and a Top Gun: Maverick crossover.
Coverage from TechPowerUp and VideoCardz.com highlights the driver instability, while PC Guide reports that EA is advising users to roll back their RTX 50 series drivers to maintain gameplay stability. Inven Global notes the game is climbing rankings as naval warfare takes center stage in the current season.
TechPowerUp reports that a fix is incoming. Users are currently advised by EA to revert drivers until a permanent solution is deployed.
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Quick answers
Which hardware is affected by the crashes?
The crashes are reportedly affecting NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs.
What specific game environments trigger the issue?
Crashes are occurring on Battlefield 6 maps that feature large bodies of water.
What is the recommended immediate workaround?
According to PC Guide, EA suggests rolling back the RTX 50 series graphics driver.
Coverage (6)
- EA Tells RTX 50 Owners to Downgrade NVIDIA Drivers as Battlefield 6 Keeps Crashing on Water Maps Wccftech · 6h ago
- Naval Warfare Takes Center Stage as 'Battlefield 6' Climbs Rankings with REDSEC Season 4 Inven Global · 6h ago
- Battlefield 6 gets Top Gun: Maverick crossover in latest seasonal update IMDb · 6h ago
- EA says roll back your RTX 50 series graphics driver if you want to play Battlefield 6 Season 4 PC Guide · 6h ago
- Battlefield 6 Update Causes NVIDIA RTX 50-Series Driver Crashes—Fix Incoming TechPowerUp · 6h ago
- GeForce RTX 50 GPUs reportedly crash on Battlefield 6 maps with large bodies of water VideoCardz.com · 6h ago broke it first
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