Nvidia to fix annoying VRR bug on Linux machines in upcoming update
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Though Linux users remain in the minority of PC Gamers, they still deserve to have driver bugs fixed in a timely fashion. Thankfully, it seems Nvidia has managed to get around to fixing a video driver bug that has been plaguing Linux users for over a month.
A month ago, Reddit user u/HowCatsJam noticed a problem. Having updated to the Nvidia 570 drivers on their CachyOS Linux setup, they noticed that their LG television was no longer detecting Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) over the HDMI connection.
What is the VRR bug on Linux?
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) can mitigate lag, stuttering, and screen tearing during gameplay for a smoother experience when gaming. So losing access to it can spoil the gaming experience. Linux users as a group tend to be very tech-savvy, and HowCatsJam is no exception. They tested a number of different configurations, including using Gnome on CachyOS and Nobara on KDE. The issue persisted. So, they posted about it on Reddit.
Another user on the Nvidia forums reported a very similar issue affecting the Debian and Fedora distributions of Linux, pointing to the Linux drivers as the source of the issue instead of any kind of configuration error.
Thankfully, Nvidia seems to have picked up on this problem. Pidge2k is a regular poster and apparently an Nvidia representative who is often seen working with users on Reddit to resolve bugs and glitches. Pidge2K posted the following message on r/Linux_Gaming: “Hello everyone. I just wanted to share an update. We have resolved this issue and the fix will be in our upcoming Linux NVIDIA display driver update.”
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The post doesn’t confirm how long the driver update will take, but at least the Linux community knows it is being worked on. Unlike the persistent issue with the Game Filters in the Nvidia App that has remained unresolved since the app was launched last year.
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