Intel Drops Game Support for New Processors

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After splitting the graphics driver for the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors, Intel has announced a transition to the Legacy software support model.

**Intel Ends Day 0 Game Support for 11th/12th/13th/14th Gen Processor Graphics; Will Only Offer Security and Critical Updates**

Intel has officially confirmed that it will no longer provide GPU driver updates for several CPU series graphics, including the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors. This change indicates that Intel will focus on delivering critical and security updates instead of regular game support.

In a recently published support article, Intel stated: “As of September 19, 2025, Intel will move 11th-14th Gen Intel Processor Graphics and related processor graphics to a legacy software support model. Intel will provide software support for affected products on critical fixes and security vulnerabilities only. Software updates for these products will move to a quarterly release cadence with additional critical releases as needed.”

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October 8, 2025

In the FAQ, Intel confirmed that it won’t be offering Day 0 Game support for these processors anymore. Instead, they will roll out critical fixes and security vulnerability updates quarterly.

On the other hand, newer Core Ultra series (Meteor Lake, Lunar Lake, and Arrow Lake) will continue to receive monthly graphics driver updates for improved game support.

The transition to legacy software support is less impactful for gamers since one can hardly play games using integrated graphics. However, Intel must ensure critical updates and optimizations are delivered, as millions of users still rely on these processors for daily operations.

**News Source:** [Intel](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000101986/graphics.html)