Forced NVIDIA Driver Requirement Is Hurting Performance

I would like the development team to reconsider the mandatory NVIDIA driver requirements.

I'm using an RTX 3080, and before updating from NVIDIA driver version 566.36, the game was running smoothly with stable performance. After updating to meet the game's driver requirements, my performance dropped significantly.

I'm now experiencing approximately 30% lower FPS, along with frequent stuttering and inconsistent frame times that were not present before the update. The game was performing considerably better on the older driver.

If a driver update is truly required, please explain what issue it resolves and why previously stable drivers are no longer supported. Many players intentionally remain on proven driver versions because newer drivers do not always provide better performance across all hardware configurations.

Performance and stability should be the priority. Forcing players to update to drivers that can noticeably degrade their experience without providing a clear technical explanation undermines player confidence and creates unnecessary frustration.

I would appreciate some transparency regarding the decision to require newer NVIDIA drivers, and I would also like to hear whether other RTX 30-series users have experienced similar FPS losses or increased stuttering after updating.