Nvidia's 50 Series Graphics Cards Cause Compatibility Issues with Classic PhysX Games

Recent developments regarding Nvidia have raised concerns among gamers who enjoy classic titles. Users have reported issues with PhysX-dependent games operating on 32-bit systems when utilizing the new 50 Series graphics cards. Discussions on Nvidia forums highlight that these games, reliant on outdated physics technology, seem to default to CPU processing instead of utilizing GPU power, irrespective of configurations made in the Nvidia Control Panel.

One community member proposed a likely reason for these issues, pointing out that Nvidia’s official support page states that 32-bit CUDA-based applications are no longer accommodated. Since many PhysX titles utilize this setup, they experimented with a 64-bit version of PhysX using Batman: Arkham Knight, which operated correctly.

Several older games are experiencing adverse effects due to this alteration, including titles such as Mirror's Edge and Cryostasis, which are experiencing diminished CPU performance. Although this situation has sparked backlash from gamers, Nvidia has yet to issue any statements, leaving many anxious about the loss of accessibility to these beloved classics without providing evident resolutions. In light of this, gamers may need to consider using older hardware or seek alternative methods to play these titles.