Nvidia may not release any new consumer graphics cards in 2026, according to details shared with The Information. The report suggests that the planned RTX 50 Super refresh has been postponed or possibly canceled, while the next-generation RTX 60 series could also face delays beyond its previously rumored 2027 timeframe.
If accurate, the move would mark a rare gap in Nvidia’s gaming GPU release schedule. The shift appears tied to the ongoing global memory shortage and the company’s increasing focus on AI hardware for data centers, where demand and profit margins are significantly higher.
Gaming GPUs represented roughly 35 percent of Nvidia’s revenue in 2022, but that share reportedly fell to around 8 percent by 2025. In contrast, AI-focused chips now generate substantially higher margins, making them a more attractive business priority. At the same time, shortages of memory components continue to drive up costs across the PC industry, affecting graphics cards, laptops, and pre-built systems.
Industry analysts warn that rising RAM prices could push overall PC costs higher, with some estimates pointing to increases of 20 percent or more. Hardware makers across the sector are already adjusting production strategies as memory supply remains constrained.
Nvidia has not publicly confirmed the reported delays. However, the broader shift toward AI infrastructure and ongoing supply constraints are reshaping the timeline for consumer gaming hardware releases.
