Intel has released its 101.8626 WHQL Arc GPU graphics drivers, introducing day-one support for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Everwind. These drivers also launch the new Intel Graphics Shader Distribution Service, designed to slash first-load times by up to 2x on compatible Intel Arc B-series and Core Ultra Series 3/2 GPUs. While currently supporting only a dozen titles, Intel aims to expand this list in future updates.

Performance sees a significant boost in Nioh 3, delivering a 9% uplift in average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings on Arc B-series GPUs.