NVIDIA announced at the CES trade show that its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is expanding to more devices, offering additional games and new ways to play. Powered by GeForce RTX 5080-class performance on the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX platform, GeForce NOW Ultimate continues to set a high standard for PC gamers streaming from the cloud.
GeForce RTX 5080-powered servers are now active globally for Ultimate members, providing up to 5K resolution at 120 frames-per-second (fps) streaming and up to 360 fps at 1080p with NVIDIA Reflex technology for ultralow-latency competitive play. A Cinematic-Quality Streaming mode also improves image clarity and text sharpness for visually rich single-player adventures on nearly any screen.
This year, GeForce NOW is extending its performance to more platforms, notably with a native Linux PC app and a new app for Amazon Fire TV sticks.
Flight-simulation enthusiasts will also benefit from flight control support, and members worldwide will gain faster access to more games through new single sign-on integrations and upcoming AAA titles joining the cloud service.
New Platforms Join the GeForce NOW Family
Linux PCs and Amazon Fire TV sticks are being added to the GeForce NOW native app lineup, opening up new possibilities for cloud gaming across desktops and living rooms.
These new applications complement GeForce NOW’s existing support for Windows PCs, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices, smart TVs, virtual-reality devices, and handhelds. All these platforms can access the same GeForce RTX 5080-class performance wherever members log in.
Transform a Linux PC into an RTX gaming rig.
A new native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs, compatible with Ubuntu 24.04 and later distributions, addresses a significant request from the PC gaming community. Linux users can convert their compatible systems into GeForce RTX-powered gaming rigs, streaming supported PC titles from the cloud at up to 5K and 120 fps or 1080p 360 fps.
With rendering handled in the cloud, high-end PC gaming becomes feasible on Linux operating systems, revitalizing older devices. Members can enjoy ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4, and other RTX technologies without requiring a local high-performance GPU. The app is designed to offer a seamless, native experience that integrates well into Linux desktop environments while providing access to the extensive GeForce NOW library, effectively turning everyday Linux devices into RTX gaming powerhouses.
The app is expected to enter a beta release early this year.
Enjoy gaming in the living room.
A new native GeForce NOW app for select Amazon Fire TV sticks — initially the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) — can bring RTX-powered PC gaming to another large screen in the home. Members can stream their compatible PC game libraries directly to Fire TV-connected displays, transforming a compact streaming stick into a powerful cloud gaming rig.
With support for gamepads and GeForce NOW’s familiar interface, Fire TV users can dive into their preferred supported games without needing a console or gaming PC connected to the TV. This enhances existing TV support and helps establish GeForce NOW as a straightforward method for bringing high-performance PC gaming into the living room.
The app is anticipated to be available in countries where compatible Amazon Fire TV sticks and GeForce NOW are offered, launching early this year.
Enhanced Flight Simulation Experience
Experience flight in the cloud.
GeForce NOW enables more devices to become powerful cloud gaming rigs, and this year’s CES introduces another highly requested community feature.
Simulation fans are receiving a significant enhancement with flight controls support on GeForce NOW. Popular flight sticks and throttle systems from leading brands such as Thrustmaster and Logitech can be utilized as integrated hands-on throttle-and-stick desktop units or as separately mounted stick-and-throttle setups for customized cockpits.
Combined with RTX 5080 performance, ultralow-latency streaming, and NVIDIA Reflex in supported titles, flight controls allow virtual pilots to experience greater precision and deeper immersion in their favorite flight and space simulation games — including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Elite Dangerous, and War Thunder. Members can construct detailed simulation setups at home while streaming the demanding processing from the cloud when this feature launches early this year.
Upcoming Blockbuster Titles
The GeForce NOW catalog features thousands of supported games from major PC stores like Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and others, with new additions weekly. Backed by RTX 5080-class performance, members can stream everything from competitive shooters to expansive role-playing games with high frame rates, advanced graphics features, and low latency.
New AAA titles such as IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem, Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert, and Gaijin Entertainment’s Active Matter are coming to GeForce NOW upon their PC launch, further strengthening an already robust lineup of new releases and fan favorites.
A license to stream.
007 First Light immerses players in a modern James Bond origin story filled with stealth, espionage, and cinematic action. Resident Evil Requiem continues the iconic survival-horror series with a new protagonist facing terrifying threats in a chilling new setting. Crimson Desert combines open-world exploration, cinematic storytelling, and intense combat within a richly detailed fantasy world. Active Matter from Gaijin is a realistic military shooter where players engage in dangerous raids for loot or intense player-versus-player battles set in a fractured multiverse.
Members can anticipate these and other upcoming hits arriving on the service, with updates regularly shared on GFN Thursdays.
Streamlined Access with Single Sign-On
Sign in once for a seamless gaming history.
GeForce NOW is also accelerating access to gaming with new account and platform integrations. Recent updates introduced Battle.net automatic sign-in, allowing members to connect their accounts and access supported titles more quickly.
This seamless experience is expanding to additional game stores, with Gaijin.net soon supporting automatic sign-in on GeForce NOW early this year. Members will be able to authenticate once and jump into War Thunder and other titles with fewer steps.
Further information about the latest NVIDIA-powered innovations is available at CES, which runs through Friday, January 9.
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