Nvidia said it has released a native GeForce NOW application for Linux PCs in beta, expanding its cloud gaming platform to support desktop Linux users with access to GeForce RTX performance streamed from the cloud.
The company said the Linux app initially supports Ubuntu 24.04 and later, delivering a desktop-focused experience comparable to the existing GeForce NOW applications on Windows and macOS. The move marks a shift from Nvidia’s earlier Linux support, which was optimized primarily for handheld devices such as the Steam Deck.
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According to Nvidia, the new application allows compatible Linux systems to stream supported PC games at up to 5K resolution and 120 frames per second, or up to 360 frames per second at 1080p. The service relies on cloud-based rendering, enabling devices with modest local hardware to run graphically demanding titles using technologies such as ray tracing and DLSS. Nvidia said the platform can deliver performance equivalent to RTX 5080-class hardware through the cloud.
The beta launch also coincides with an expansion of GeForce NOW’s game library, adding 10 new titles. These include The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut and The Bard’s Tale Trilogy, as well as upcoming support for Delta Force from Team Jade when it becomes available on the service.
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Nvidia said the Linux release is part of a broader effort to make GeForce NOW accessible across a wide range of devices and operating systems. In its announcement, the company said the new app “transforms compatible Linux systems into high-performance GeForce RTX-powered rigs,” extending native app support alongside Windows, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices and smart TVs.
Source: Nvidia