Intel ARC GPU Driver Update Adds Pragmata Support and Bug Fixes

Intel has released its latest Arc GPU graphics drivers, version 101.8724 WHQL, adding game-ready support for Capcom’s upcoming title Pragmata and addressing several existing issues in other titles and applications.

The driver, launched on April 17, 2026, provides full gaming support for Intel’s Arc GPUs and includes fixes for flickering in Crimson Desert when running DirectX 12, terrain corruptions in No Man’s Sky using Vulkan, and crashes in Adobe Premiere Pro when exporting HEVC-encoded media on Windows OS version 26200.7840 or later.

Game-Ready Support for Pragmata

This release marks Intel’s official game-ready driver support for Pragmata, the highly anticipated action-adventure game from Capcom. The driver ensures compatibility and stability for Arc GPU users planning to play the title at launch, aligning with Intel’s broader effort to strengthen its position in the gaming GPU market through timely driver updates.

Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements

• Crimson Desert (DirectX 12): Fixed flickering corruption on plants during gameplay for both Intel Core Ultra Series 2 and Intel Arc B-Series graphics products.
• No Man’s Sky (Vulkan): Resolved terrain corruptions on certain surfaces during gameplay affecting Intel Core Ultra Series 2 and Intel Core Series 3 with built-in Intel Arc GPUs.
• Adobe Premiere Pro: Fixed application crashes when exporting HEVC codec-based media on Microsoft Windows OS 26200.7840 or later for Intel Core Ultra Series 3 with built-in Intel Arc GPUs.

Hardware Context and Availability

The driver launch coincides with Intel’s introduction of its Core Series 3 “Wildcat Lake” processors, which feature up to six CPU cores and two Xe3 GPU cores. These processors are expected to appear in over 70 different laptop designs and include built-in Intel Arc GPUs, for which the 101.8724 WHQL driver serves as the launch-day software support.

Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.8724 WHQL is available for download through Intel’s official channels and is positioned as a cumulative update that improves overall stability, gaming performance, and application compatibility for existing and upcoming Arc-based systems.