After facing a wave of criticism following the announcement that AMD would be transitioning its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2-based video cards to a 'maintenance mode,' the company has clarified its stance. According to AMD, these GPUs will not be left without optimizations for games, but rather, updates will now be released 'as needed.'
The company has stated that new features, bug fixes, and game optimizations will continue to be released in the maintenance branch in accordance with market requirements. While the phrasing is still somewhat ambiguous, it is now clear that older GPUs will continue to receive game patches, albeit not with the same level of regularity as before.
This decision has been met with a mix of relief and skepticism from the gaming community, with some welcoming the clarification and others expressing concerns about the potential impact on the longevity of AMD's GPU lineup.