NVIDIA has released NVIDIA App 11.0.9.585, a small update that adds DLSS Override profiles for 19 games and Optimal Settings profiles for six. The list mixes older titles like PUBG: Battlegrounds, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Dragon's Dogma 2 with Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Gears of War: E-Day, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, all of which were scheduled to launch in September or October. Oddly enough, 007 First Light was already listed in the main 11.0.9 release, and Active Matter showed up back in 11.0.8. NVIDIA doesn't explain the repeats, and it doesn't say which overrides each game supports either.

The changelog otherwise only mentions "various stability/security fixes" without any details. This build follows two bigger ones that added significantly more features. The main 11.0.9 release brought DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction and per-game Resizable BAR controls, while 11.0.9.565 added RTX Spark support, a local MCP server for AI agents, and a faster Performance Mode for DLSS Frame Generation. As a refresher, DLSS Override lets GeForce RTX owners use newer DLSS models, or modes like DLAA, that a game may not offer on its own. It sits under Graphics > Program Settings > Driver Settings. Below is the full list of games.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is off to the series' best PC launch by a wide margin. The game came out on October 2 and peaked at over 52,000 concurrent Steam players a day later, according to SteamDB. That is nearly four times the 13,758 that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown managed in 2019, while Assault Horizon only reached 3,795. It also apparently topped Steam's global top sellers chart. That's certainly not bad for a fairly niche series that Bandai Namco revived more than seven years after the last mainline game.

Steam reviews, however, are a little less glowing. The game sits at around 78% positive, which puts it in the "Mostly Positive" bracket. Players seem to like the dogfights, the mission variety, the campaign, and the soundtrack. Most complaints are about performance, with frame rates lower than people expected, and opinions on multiplayer are mixed. There was also some confusion around the pre-order bonus, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, which needs Wings of Theve installed because it's treated as DLC due to licensing restrictions. Bandai Namco hasn't shared sales figures yet, and Steam is only one of three platforms, so we don't know how big the launch officially was. I think a patch or two for the frame rates would probably help that review score.

In ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, every second in the cockpit matters. Spotting distant aircraft, tracking fast-moving targets, and reacting quickly in close-range dogfights can make the difference between completing the mission and losing control of the skies. MSI QD-OLED gaming monitors combine outstanding visual performance with intelligent features designed for immersive and comfortable gameplay.

DarkArmor Film enhances black levels while reducing screen reflections, revealing critical details in the game's dark environments without compromising its ominous atmosphere. Uniform Luminance maintains consistent screen brightness across different scenes, delivering stable visuals during rapid transitions between shadowy environments, fiery attacks, and glowing supernatural effects. AI Care Sensor intelligently detects user presence to provide a smarter, more seamless viewing experience while supporting greater comfort and privacy. Combined with vivid QD-OLED color, ultra-fast refresh rates, and near-instant response times, these features keep sword fights clear, fluid, and responsive - allowing players to follow rapid attacks and execute precisely timed counters.

Welcome to week 40 where we move from September to October and this week's major release is a life sim set in a cyberpunk city. All the other bigger releases this week are kind of clumped together, with the week kicking off with transporting goods, followed by a blocky spin-off sequel. Next up we have another life sim, but this time set in a cozy fantasy world. We end the week with some action, first up we have a disco-punk, space horror action game, followed by the 8th installment in a well known air combat franchise. We also have a couple of remasters this week, so make sure you check out those as well.

Nivalis Nights / This week's major release / Tuesday 29 September
Grow your business, manage restaurants and nightclubs, make friends and enemies, buy and decorate apartments, go fishing and maybe even find love in a cyberpunk city that stretches from the ocean to the clouds. Steam link

Revealed at The Game Awards with a visceral audio-visual intro priming the audience before dropping a trailer featuring the first glimpse at game play, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. Developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc., the first mainline entry in ACE COMBAT in seven years promises to elevate the flight shooting franchise to new heights, harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary technology to create a visually stunning, ultra-realistic aerial thrill ride.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will feature a deep, engaging Campaign Mode revealed at announcement that puts players in the role of an ace pilot in an emotionally charged story of identity and duty, fighting for the survival of their homeland. With details to be revealed later, the title will also deliver multiplayer modes that thrust players into unforgettable aerial dogfights against friends and foes. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming in 2026 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.