Nvidia will reportedly release no new gaming graphics cards in 2026. This marks the first time the company has skipped an annual release in nearly 30 years.
A global shortage of high-performance memory drives the decision. Nvidia is prioritizing limited supply for its high-margin AI data center accelerators over consumer-facing GeForce GPUs.
The strategic pivot shelves the planned Super refresh for the current RTX 50-series. The launch of the next-generation RTX 60-series is now expected to be delayed until 2028.
Nvidia’s AI business revenue now significantly exceeds its gaming segment. While the company continues to ship current products, it is reportedly scaling back production of existing RTX 50 GPUs.