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February 6, 2026
Bad news for gamers: NVIDIA reportedly will not release new GPU models this year
NVIDIA will reportedly not launch new graphics cards this year, which would be a precedent in its three-decade history. According to available information, the reason is not a technical problem but the explosive demand for AI chips that has completely changed the company's priorities.
TL;DR
- NVIDIA is reportedly postponing new gaming GPU releases, including the RTX 50 series refresh, to 2026.
- The primary reason for the delay is the massive global demand for AI chips, which has shifted company priorities.
- AI chips offer higher profit margins (around 65%) compared to gaming graphics cards (around 40%).
- Gaming GPUs' contribution to NVIDIA's revenue has significantly decreased from 35% in the first nine months of 2022 to about 8% in the same period of 2025.
- This marks the first time in 30 years that NVIDIA may not release new gaming chips within a year.
- Development of the next generation of graphics cards, potentially the RTX 60, is also postponed.