Key Highlights
- GeForce NOW introduces native app for Linux PCs in beta
- Ten new games join the service, including The Bard’s Tale IV and III
- Supports Ubuntu 24.04 and later, offering RTX performance from the cloud
- New titles like Cairn and Prototype debut on January 29
The Future of Gaming Is Here
You might think this is new, but… cloud gaming has been a buzzword for years. Yet, with GeForce NOW’s latest move into the Linux realm, it’s finally feeling like something tangible.
And operators can squad up in Team Jade’s Delta Force when it deploys in the cloud on February 3, bringing high-stakes tactical action to nearly any device with no download required.
A Major RTX Upgrade
Linux Just Got a major RTX upgrade. Starting with support for Ubuntu 24.04 and later, the new app delivers a seamless native experience that fits right into Linux desktop workflows. It transforms compatible Linux systems into high-performance GeForce RTX-powered rigs, streaming supported PC titles directly from the cloud at up to 5K resolution and 120 frames per second, or 1080p at 360 fps.
This new desktop-focused app goes beyond the earlier Linux experience that was tuned specifically for Steam Decks.
It’s built for PCs and notebooks, offering an experience similar to the existing GeForce NOW app on Windows and macOS. The beta Linux app is built with RTX technologies in mind—ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4, and more—to bring games to life with RTX 5080 performance from the cloud.
Games Galore
The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut and The Bard’s Tale Trilogy are packed into the package, giving gamers a leveled-up gaming weekend. For those looking for more adventure, Cairn, a survival-climbing game from The Game Bakers, is also set to release on January 29. Realistic climbing systems, resource management, and route-planning turn each wall into a tense, puzzle-like challenge.
And if you’re curious about what’s coming next, the lineup includes titles like The Midnight Walkers, Prototype, Warhammer 40,000: SPACE MARINE 2, Half Sword, Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, and Total War: Three Kingdoms. All ready to be unleashed on January 30 and beyond.
Conclusion
Gaming on Linux just got a major boost with the arrival of GeForce NOW’s native app. It’s not always easy, but NVIDIA is making significant strides in bringing top-tier gaming performance to your desktop without the hassle of hardware upgrades. Get ready for some serious cloud-powered action.
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