NVIDIA plans no new gaming GPU launch in 2026, a first in 30 years

NVIDIA planned to reduce gaming GPU supply in 2026 — the first time in 30 years the company will not launch a new gaming GPU in a calendar year, according to a July 2026 report. The supply tightening coincides with rising VRAM costs from AI data-centre demand. NVIDIA passed a price-increase notice to board partners on 29 July 2026, citing memory prices.