As a Radeon graphics user, I was really happy to see AMD roll out a big update to their Adrenalin software on October 29th. They consistently release updates, and this one feels like a substantial improvement to the whole experience.
The latest 25.10.2 update mainly adds support for new games and hardware. It now works with Battlefield 6 and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (both using DirectX 12), as well as the graphics built into the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 processor. The update also improves Vulkan support, fixes several bugs, and includes other improvements.
The latest AMD software update has a notable change hidden in its details: it’s the first one that doesn’t officially support older Windows 10 systems.
AMD says this update is compatible only with Windows 11 version 21H2 or newer. Version 21H2 was the original release of Windows 11 in 2021, so it’s not about the software being old. While many expected this after Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 on October 14th, it’s still a noticeable change.
AMD’s Adrenalin software received an update – version 25.10.1 – on October 9, 2025, and it works great with both Windows 10 and Windows 11. It’s incredible how much can change in just a couple of weeks!
AMD’s older RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards are also being dropped
The latest AMD Adrenalin 25.10.2 update now includes support for the games Battlefield 6 and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. However, this support is currently limited to AMD’s Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 series graphics cards.
Radeon RX 7000 and 9000 series graphics cards now have support for the latest games and more advanced Vulkan features.
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Even though AMD is updating its Adrenalin software, older graphics cards like the RX 6800 and RX 5700 XT (based on RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 technology) won’t benefit from the new gaming features included in the update.
AMD has announced it will only continue supporting certain graphics features on its newer RDNA 3 and RDNA 4 GPUs. This gradual phasing out of support for older graphics cards is a smart approach, limiting changes step-by-step.
This update also adds early support for Work Graphs on AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. Work Graphs are a new technology for graphics cards that lets the GPU handle more tasks independently, which significantly reduces the load on the CPU.
AMD’s Adrenalin 25.10.2 update squashes a lot of bugs, but several remain
As with any driver update, this release includes several bug fixes. AMD has detailed the specific problems with games and hardware that have been resolved. Here’s a complete list of those fixes, according to AMD’s release notes:
- Intermittent application crash may be observed while playing The Last of Us Part II on Radeon™ RX 7900 series graphics products.
- Intermittent application crash may be observed while playing FBC: Firebreak on some AMD Ryzen™ processors such as the Ryzen™ AI 300 series and the Ryzen™ 8000 series.
- Corruption (missing scan travel lines) may be observed while playing GTFO™ on Radeon™ RX 7000 series graphics products.
- Stutter may be observed while playing games with some VR headsets at 80Hz or 90Hz refresh rate on some AMD Radeon™ Graphics Products such as the Radeon™ RX 7000 series. Users experiencing this issue are recommended to change the refresh rate as a temporary workaround.
- Intermittent application crash may be observed while playing NBA 2K25 in MyCareer mode on Radeon™ RX 9070 series graphics products. AMD is actively working on a resolution to be released as soon as possible.
- Stutter may be observed While playing Baldur’s Gate 3 on some AMD Radeon Graphics™ Products such as the Radeon™ RX 9000 and 7000 series.
- Texture flickering or corruption may appear while playing Serious Sam 4 on Radeon™ RX 6000 series graphics products.
- Shadow corruption on left eye is seen while playing VTOL VR on Radeon™ RX 7000 series and Radeon™ RX 9000 series graphics products.
- CVE-2023-4969 (RDNA only), CVE-2024-21969 (RDNA only), CVE-2024-36323, CVE-2024-36325, CVE-2024-36333, CVE-2025-61964, CVE-2025-61965, CVE-2025-61966, CVE-2025-61967, CVE-2025-61968
Some bugs are still present in the update, but AMD is aware.
Battlefield 6 is currently experiencing two issues for some players. The first is occasional crashes or driver errors specifically on AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370 mobile CPUs. The second causes textures to flicker or appear corrupted when using AMD’s recording and streaming tools while playing the game.
Here’s a full list of the known issues still plaguing AMD’s software:
- Intermittent application crash or driver timeout may be observed while loading a saved game in Cyberpunk 2077 with Path Tracing enabled. AMD is actively working on a resolution with the developer to be released as soon as possible.
- Intermittent application crash or driver timeout may be observed while playing Battlefield™ 6 on AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
- Intermittent application crash or driver timeout may be observed while playing Roblox Player (Car Zone Racing & Drifting) when task switching between media on Radeon™ RX 7000 series products.
- Texture flickering or corruption may appear while playing Battlefield™ 6 with AMD Record and Stream on some AMD Graphics Products.
- Radeon Anti-Lag 2 option may not be available while playing Counter-Strike 2 (DX11) with Radeon Anti-Lag 2 enabled on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon™ RX 9070 XT. Users experiencing this issue are recommended to use the Vulkan API as a temporary workaround.
You can download the AMD Adrenalin 25.10.2 driver for Windows 11 directly from the AMD website.
(via Neowin)
Windows 10 End-of-Life: FAQ
When did Windows 10 reach End-of-Life support?
Windows 10 stopped receiving major updates on October 14, 2025. Microsoft will no longer provide important security fixes for the operating system unless you take specific steps to continue receiving them.
Is Windows 10 dangerous to use after October 14?
The latest Windows 10 update released on October 14th includes crucial security improvements, meaning you don’t need to worry about immediate threats. However, Windows 10 will gradually become more vulnerable over time. To stay protected, I suggest upgrading to Windows 11 if you can, or considering a new computer that comes with Windows 11 pre-installed.
Is there a way to continue using Windows 10 securely after October 14?
As a Windows 10 user, I was really happy to find out Microsoft is offering Extended Security Updates! It’s completely free to sign up, and it basically gives me another year of security protection, which is a huge relief.
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