GeForce NOW Linux Application Enters Beta Testing Phase
The Linux operating system now has its first GeForce NOW application which has reached its beta testing stage. The new application allows Linux users to stream games from the cloud using GeForce RTX 5080 power without having to own expensive local gaming equipment.
The beta app specifically supports Ubuntu 24.04 and later versions. The desktop native app delivers performance equal to the Windows and macOS versions. Key capabilities include
- Resolution and Frame Rates The system can stream content at 5K resolution with a frame rate of 120 fps or 1080p resolution with a frame rate of 360 fps.
- RTX Technologies Users can utilize ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 4 and advanced cloud rendering features.
- Cloud Hardware Users can access cloud resources which include GeForce RTX 5080 equipped systems.
The transition to beta brings ten new games into the GeForce NOW library. This week features remastered classic games. The week presents a selection of survival simulation games together with the revival of classic titles.
Featured Additions
- The Bard’s Tale IV Director’s Cut A modern dungeon crawler featuring tactical turn based combat.
- The Bard’s Tale Trilogy A remastered collection of the original fantasy RPG series.
- Cairn A realistic survival climbing simulation following a pro climber's ascent of Mount Kami.
- Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 Now available for streaming via Xbox and Game Pass.
Full List of New Games January 29
- The Midnight Walkers (Steam)
- Cairn (Steam)
- Prototype (Ubisoft Connect)
- Prototype 2 (Ubisoft Connect)
- Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 (Xbox/Game Pass)
- Half Sword (Steam)
- Vampires Bloodlord Rising (Steam)
- The Bard’s Tale Trilogy (Steam/Xbox/Game Pass)
- The Bard’s Tale IV Director’s Cut (Steam/Xbox/Game Pass)
- Total War Three Kingdoms (Epic Games Store)
NVIDIA has officially announced that gamers will be able to stream Delta Force the tactical shooter starting on February 3. The game will be playable on virtually any compatible device via the cloud without requiring local installation.
Linux users can access the beta app through official NVIDIA GeForce NOW download channels. NVIDIA has added Linux beta documentation and support articles to its knowledge base so users can set up their Ubuntu systems.
