AMD has launched the Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1 driver update, which introduces official support for the Radeon RX 9050 4GB and resolves launch crash issues in multi-adapter setups for games like Marvel Rivals and Subnautica 2. The update includes new AI PRO workstation SKUs and certified game profiles for several titles, but RX 9050 owners are cautioned to disable graphics-heavy settings due to the card's limited 4GB VRAM. Additionally, users of RX 9000 series GPUs are experiencing crashes while playing Starfield, leading AMD to recommend rolling back to the previous driver version 26.7.1 until a patch is available. Windows 10 users should also ensure System Address Management (SAM) is enabled post-install and select an audio device for recording to avoid capture issues
AMD Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1 Drops: RX 9050 Support, Multi-Adapter Fixes, and Starfield Rollback Warning
AMD has released Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1, a WHQL driver update that brings official support for the Radeon RX 9050 4GB along with fixes for multi-adapter launch crashes in Marvel Rivals and Subnautica 2. The update also adds three new AI PRO workstation SKUs and certified game profiles for STAR WARS Zero Company and the CoD MW4 Open Beta, though RX 9050 owners are advised to keep graphics-heavy settings disabled due to the 4GB VRAM cap. However, Starfield is crashing on RX 9000 series GPUs, leading AMD to recommend a rollback to Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1 using the Cleanup Utility until a patch arrives. Windows 10 users should also watch for SAM disabling post-install and ensure an audio device is selected for recording on RX 9000 cards.
