What we know

01, that adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery technology. This technology is designed to accelerate game launch times and eliminate the mid-game stuttering caused by just-in-time shader compilation. 01 enables Advanced Shader Delivery on Nvidia GPUs. Advanced Shader Delivery reduces delays during game startup and prevents stutter from shader compilation while playing.

Why it matters

Shader compilation stutter can disrupt gameplay by causing noticeable pauses or frame drops when new visual effects load. Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery aims to streamline this process, making game launches faster and gameplay smoother. Nvidia’s adoption of this technology in its latest driver could enhance the experience for gamers using compatible hardware and titles.

What is still unknown

The driver’s performance and effectiveness have not been independently tested. Details about which games and languages fully support Advanced Shader Delivery remain unclear. There is no information on when the technology will be widely available beyond this initial driver release.