Windows 11 24H2 received an important fix for gamers with an optional preview update, KB5058499, addressing crashing issues with certain PC games.
The fix includes a patch for the graphics kernel, resolving a bug that caused some games to become unresponsive after upgrading to 24H2.
Another fix in the update addresses a memory leak bug in the 'Input Service', which may result in input lag in some PC games.
This memory leak bug could also be a potential cause of blue screen crashes with 'memory management' errors.
Despite Nvidia being initially blamed for the game lock-up issue, it was actually a problem within the Windows 11 kernel that required Microsoft's intervention.
The preview update is available now, but users may opt to wait for the full June cumulative update on June 10 for more stability.
Although preview updates can have bugs, users experiencing game-breaking issues may choose to install the current preview update for May.
Windows 11 24H2 update has been a topic of concern due to various bugs, but this fix could alleviate some of the issues for PC gamers.
The update also aims to improve stability with Nvidia GPUs and resolve issues with crashing games on Windows 11.
It's advised for affected users to consider installing the optional update to address the identified gaming-related bugs in Windows 11 24H2.