Intel has released a new graphics driver update, version 32.0.101.6854 Non-WHQL, for its Arc series GPUs. These updates are meant to improve performance, fix bugs, and make gameplay smoother for users. With this new driver, Intel has fixed several problems in popular games and applications, but unfortunately, one big issue still remains.

What does version 32.0.101.6854 offer?

The latest update brings improvements for many titles. For example, flickering textures in Farming Simulator 25 have been fixed for both Arc A and B-series GPUs. Other games like The Last of Us Part II and MechWarrior 5: Clans also received fixes for visual glitches and crashes on Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with built-in Intel Arc GPUs. Intel even addressed issues in professional software like Blender and Autodesk Motion Builder. These improvements are helpful and show that Intel is actively working on improving its GPUs.

Fixed Issues

Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Products:

• Farming Simulator 25 (DX12) may exhibit flickering textures during gameplay
• Google Earth may experience an application crash.

Intel Arc A-Series Graphics Products:

• Autodesk Motion Builder may exhibit intermittent flickering on certain materials.

Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with built-in Intel Arc GPUs:

• Farming Simulator 25 (DX12) may exhibit flickering textures during gameplay.
• The Last of Us Part II (DX12) may exhibit black pixel corruptions.
• MechWarrior 5: Clans* (DX12) may experience an application crash with certain XeSS presets enabled.
• Blender* 4.4 may fail to complete rendering while using Cycles render engine.

Source: Intel

Black Ops 6 still has a flickering issue

However, even with all these fixes, some users will be left disappointed as Black Ops 6 still has a serious flickering issue. Players using Intel's Arc B-Series GPUs have reported visual glitches that make the game hard to enjoy, and it’s disappointing to see that it still hasn’t been fixed.

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (DX12) may exhibit flickering corruption in certain scenes during gameplay.

This isn't the only known issue still listed in the driver notes. Games like Returnal and Warzone 2.0 also have bugs, including crashes and visual corruption in some scenes. These issues don't affect all users, but they're serious enough to cause frustration, especially in fast-paced games where stability is important.

For now, players experiencing flickering in Black Ops 6 will have to wait for a future update from Intel. The company hasn't said when the next fix will come, but we can expect to see an update in the next few weeks. In the meantime, while you wait for an official fix, you can check out our detailed guide on how you can fix freezing, stuttering, and flickering issues in Black Ops 6.

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