Nvidia’s GeForce Now exits beta on Linux with improved cloud gaming performance

Nvidia has officially taken Nvidia GeForce NOW off beta for Linux users, providing full cloud gaming capabilities on Linux desktops without the need for a high-end local GPU. This follows the service's introduction in January, with improvements made to performance, stability, and overall polish since then, based on user feedback.

The app is now compatible with Ubuntu 24.04 and later versions, and thanks to Flatpak support, it should work smoothly across various Linux distributions. With GeForce NOW, Linux users can access games from major platforms, including Steam, Epic Games, Xbox, and Ubisoft, on RTX-level performance without upgrading their local hardware.

Simultaneously, Nvidia rolled out enhancements to the cloud side, optimizing DLSS Frame Generation to reduce latency, particularly noticeable in 60 or 120 FPS streaming at 1440p or 4K. Subscription upgrades offer additional server-side tweaks for CPU-intensive games, all without any setup required from users. Nvidia is also positioning GeForce NOW as a suitable tool for schools, allowing Chromebooks to stream over 4,500 titles, with free access to a subset of titles for new Chromebook and Chromebook+ buyers through Chromebook Fast Pass.

The service added nine new games this week, including Hell Let Loose: Vietnam and a Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue demo. Sony announced upcoming games for PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in August, including Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, showcasing notable releases from recent years. Lastly, Reddit user ssuberlex claims to have purchased a prototype Xbox controller for $200 on OfferUp, resembling an unreleased Microsoft prototype with a Battle Yellow PS5 Digital Edition and matching DualSense, arriving in stores on September 15 alongside Marvel's Wolverine.