Updated
Updated · NVIDIA Blog · Aug 13
GeForce NOW Launches Native Linux App, Cuts Latency at 1440p and 4K
Updated
Updated · NVIDIA Blog · Aug 13

GeForce NOW Launches Native Linux App, Cuts Latency at 1440p and 4K

3 articles · Updated · NVIDIA Blog · Aug 13

Summary

  • GeForce NOW has taken its native Linux app out of beta, adding an official release for Ubuntu 24.04 and later with a new Flatpak repository for easier installs and updates.
  • Cloud-side optimizations also reduce DLSS Frame Generation latency, with the biggest gains at 60 or 120 fps in 1440p and 4K streams, making gameplay feel more responsive.
  • Performance members are getting automatic server software upgrades that raise frame rates in select CPU-intensive games, with no extra cost or local setup required.
  • More than 2,000 supported PC games remain accessible across Chromebooks, Macs, Steam Deck and mobile devices, while eligible new Chromebook owners can claim 1 free year of GeForce NOW through Chromebook Fast Pass.
  • The update arrives alongside 9 new games in the library, as NVIDIA pushes GeForce NOW as a back-to-school option for turning everyday devices into cloud gaming machines.

Insights

Could NVIDIA's native Linux app finally make buying expensive local gaming hardware completely obsolete?
What hidden network limitations might prevent you from actually experiencing GeForce NOW's promised RTX-class performance?
Why did NVIDIA intentionally hide the exact latency numbers for their new DLSS Frame Generation cloud update?