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NVIDIA PhysX Changelog

What's new in NVIDIA PhysX 9.21.0713

Oct 18, 2021
  • This version of the PhysX System Software provides updates necessary for some games to run PhysX correctly on supported GPUs. These include Batman Arkham Knight and others.
  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 9‑series GPUs and later with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
  • Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.3, 2.8.4, and above.
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel.
  • Updates the digital signature of the installed DLLs.
  • Security updates for some included DLLs and the installer.
  • Note: For games that use SDK versions before 2.7.1 the PhysX Legacy Installer must also be installed. These are games that were released around the end of 2007 or earlier. (AGEIA titles) Examples of these games include Cell Factor, Clive baker’s Jericho, Gears of War, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Switch Ball and Velvet Assassin. The PhysX

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.19.0218 (Apr 5, 2019)

  • This version of the PhysX System software provides updates necessary for some games to run PhysX content properly on Turing GPUs. These include Metro Last Light, Metro 2033 and Assassins Creed IV Black Flag.
  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 9-series, and 100-series to 2000-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
  • Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.3, 2.8.4, and above.
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel.
  • Updates the digital signature of the installed DLLs.
  • Note: For games that use SDK versions before 2.7.1 the PhysX Legacy Installer must also be installed. These are games that were released around the end of 2007 or earlier. (AGEIA titles) Examples of these games include Cell Factor, Clive baker’s Jericho, Gears of War, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Switch Ball and Velvet Assassin.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.18.0907 (Feb 15, 2019)

  • This version of the PhysX System software provides updates necessary for some games to run PhysX content properly on Turing GPUs. These include Batman Arkham Knight and the PLA(Passion Leads Army) Benchmark.
  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 9-series, and 100-series to 2000-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
  • Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.3, 2.8.4, and above.
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel.
  • Note: For games that use SDK versions before 2.7.1 the PhysX Legacy Installer must also be installed. These are games that were released around the end of 2007 or earlier. (AGEIA titles) Examples of these games include Cell Factor, Clive baker’s Jericho, Gears of War, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Switch Ball and Velvet Assassin. The PhysX Legacy Installer is available here: PhysX_System_Software_Legacy_Driver.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.17.0524 (Jun 13, 2017)

  • This version of the PhysX System software fixes an issue in the PhysX Loader that caused some games using PhysX 2.7.1 SDK (very old) to fail with the new GPU driver.
  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 9‑series, and 100‑series to 1000‑series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
  • Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.3, 2.8.4, and above.
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel.
  • Note: For games that use SDK versions before 2.7.1 the PhysX Legacy Installer must also be installed. These are games that were released around the end of 2007 or earlier. (AGEIA titles) Examples of these games include CellFactor, Clive baker’s Jericho, Gears of War, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Switchball and Velvet Assassin.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.16.0318 (Oct 10, 2016)

  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Changes & fixed issues in this release
  • Fixes a crash bug in Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag Havana when PhysX was set to high.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 9-series, and 100-series to 900-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
  • Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.3 and 2.8.4.
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel.
  • Note: For games that use SDK versions before 2.7.1 the PhysX Legacy Installer must also be installed. These are games that were released around the end of 2007 or earlier. (AGEIA titles) Examples of these games include CellFactor, Clive baker’s Jerich, Gears of War, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Switchball and Velvet Assassin. The PhysX Legacy Installer is available here: PhysX_System_Software_Legacy_Driver.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.15.0428 (Jul 25, 2015)

  • Changes & fixed issues in this release:
  • Fixes a crash bug in Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag Havana when PhysX was set to high.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.14.0702 (Dec 30, 2014)

  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all 400-series to 900-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory
  • Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements
  • Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in many games and demos, some of which are highlighted in PowerPack downloads here
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.3, 2.8.4 and 3.X (requires graphics driver R343 or later)
  • Note: For games that use SDK versions before 2.7.1 the PhysX Legacy Installer must also be installed. These are games that were released around the end of 2007 or earlier. (AGEIA titles) Examples of these games include CellFactor, Clive baker’s Jericho, Gears of War, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Switchball and Velvet Assassin. The PhysX Legacy Installer is available physx-legacy-driver here
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel
  • AGEIA PhysX processors users should use and install older PhysX system software such as version 8.09.04. Note – AGEIA PPU acceleration support for 2.8.1 SDK or earlier, and Windows Vista and Windows XP only

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.13.1220 (Jan 28, 2014)

  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Fixes a bug that caused the Metro Last Light to not be GPU accelerated on some systems.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8‑series, 9‑series, and 100‑series to 700‑series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory. Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.3 and 2.8.4 (requires graphics driver R310 or later).
  • Note: For games that use SDK versions before 2.7.1 the PhysX Legacy Installer must also be installed. These are games that were released around the end of 2007 or earlier. (AGEIA titles) Examples of these games include CellFactor, Clive baker’s Jerich, Gears of War, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Switchball and Velvet Assassin. The PhysX Legacy Installer is available here.
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel.
  • AGEIA PhysX processors users should use and install older PhysX system software such as version 8.09.04. Note – AGEIA PPU acceleration support for 2.8.1 SDK or earlier, and Windows Vista and Windows XP only.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.13.0725 (Aug 20, 2013)

  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Changes & fixed issues in this release
  • Fixes a bug that caused the Metro Last Light to not be GPU accelerated on some systems.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8‑series, 9‑series, and 100‑series to 700‑series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
  • Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in many games and demos, some of which are highlighted in PowerPack downloads here.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.3 and 2.8.4 (requires graphics driver R310 or later).
  • Note: For games that use SDK versions before 2.7.1 the PhysX Legacy Installer must also be installed. These are games that were released around the end of 2007 or earlier. (AGEIA titles) Examples of these games include CellFactor, Clive baker’s Jerich, Gears of War, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Switchball and Velvet Assassin. The PhysX Legacy Installer is available here.
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel.
  • AGEIA PhysX processors users should use and install older PhysX system software such as version 8.09.04. Note – AGEIA PPU acceleration support for 2.8.1 SDK or earlier, and Windows Vista and Windows XP only.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.13.0604 (Jul 18, 2013)

  • Fixes a bug that caused the Metro Last Light benchmark to crash intermittently
  • Fixes various installer issues

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.12.1031 (Nov 28, 2012)

  • Changes & fixed issues in this release:
  • Fixes a bug that caused some applications including Unreal Tournament III, Trine, and Metro 2033 not to launch.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.12.0613 (Oct 29, 2012)

  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Changes & fixed issues in this release:
  • Performance updates for various applications including Batman Arkham City, Alice 2 and other 2.8.4 applications.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series, 100-series, 200-series, 300-series, 400-series, 500-series, and 600-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
  • Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in many games and demos, some of which are highlighted in PowerPack downloads here.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.3 and 2.8.4 (requires graphics driver v300 or later).
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel.
  • AGEIA PhysX processors users should use and install older PhysX system software such as version 8.09.04. Note – AGEIA PPU acceleration support for 2.8.1 SDK or earlier, and Windows Vista and Windows XP only

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.12.0213 (Mar 26, 2012)

  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Changes & fixed issues in this release
  • Updated SDKs for Batman Arkham City, Alice 2 and other 2.8.4 applications.
  • Fixed a bug that caused Alice 2 to crash.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series, 100-series, 200-series, 300-series, 400-series, 500-series, and 600-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
  • Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in many games and demos, some of which are highlighted in PowerPack downloads here.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1 and 2.8.3 (requires graphics driver v196.21 or later).
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel. (Requires graphics driver v196.21 or later).
  • AGEIA PhysX processors users should use and install older PhysX system software such as version 8.09.04. Note – AGEIA PPU acceleration support for 2.8.1 SDK or earlier, and Windows Vista and Windows XP only.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.10.0513 (Sep 6, 2010)

  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content.
  • Changes & fixed issues in this release
  • Fixes a bug that prevented PhysX from being accelerated on Optimus PCs.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series, 100-series, 200-series, 300-series and 400-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory and 32 CUDA cores. Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in many games and demos, some of which are highlighted in PowerPack downloads here.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce via CUDA 3.0 for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1 and 2.8.3 (requires graphics driver v196.21 or later).
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel. (Requires graphics driver v196.21 or later).
  • AGEIA PhysX processors users should use and install older PhysX system software such as version 8.09.04. Note – AGEIA PPU acceleration support for 2.8.1 SDK or earlier, and Windows Vista and Windows XP only.
  • Bug fixes for Mafia 2
  • GeForce 400-series, 300-series, 200-series, 100-series, 9-series, and 8-series GPUs (with minimum of 32 cores and a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory)

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.10.0129 (May 18, 2010)

  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content including Dark Void and others.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series, 100-series, 200-series, and 300-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory and 32 CUDA cores. Note: Some applications may have higher minimum requirements.
  • Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in many games and demos, some of which are highlighted in PowerPack downloads here.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce via CUDA 3.0 for SDK versions 2.7.1, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5, 2.7.6, 2.8.0, 2.8.1 and 2.8.3 (requires graphics driver v196.21 or later).
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel. (requires graphics driver v196.21 or later).
  • AGEIA PhysX processors users should use and install an older PhysX system software such as version 8.09.04. Note – AGEIA PPU acceleration support for 2.8.1 SDK or earlier, and Windows Vista and Windows XP only.

New in NVIDIA PhysX 9.09.1112 (Mar 1, 2010)

  • Includes the latest PhysX runtime builds to support all released PhysX content
  • including Batman Arkham Asylum and others
  • This release also resolves issues with Arabic language installations and occasional simulation interruption on some machines and titles
  • New runtimes for the PhysX SDK 2.8.3
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series 100-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory and 32 CUDA cores. Note: Some applications may have higher minimu requirements
  • Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in many games and demos, some of which are highlighted in PowerPack downloads here
  • Runtime upgrade ONLY for AGEIA PhysX processors users. (New AGEIA PhysX
  • processors installations should install an older PhysX system software such as
  • version 8.09.04 prior to installing this update). Note AGEIA PPU acceleration support for 2.8.1 SDK or earlier, and Windows Vista and Windows XP only
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce via CUDA 2.0 for SDK versions
  • 2.7.3, 2.7.2, 2.7.5, 2.8.0, 2.8.1 and 2.8.3 (requires graphics driver v177.81 or later)
  • Supports control of your GPU PhysX configuration from the NVIDIA display driver control panel. (requires graphics driver v180.00 or later)