Key Highlights
- The native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs enters beta on January 29, 2026.
- Ten new games join the cloud service, including The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut and The Bard’s Tale Trilogy.
- Support for Ubuntu 24.04 and later ensures a seamless native experience on Linux systems.
- Games stream at up to 5K resolution and 120 frames per second or 1080p at 360 fps.
New Era for Linux Gamers: GeForce NOW’s Beta Launch
The native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs enters beta on January 29, 2026. This marks a significant milestone for the gaming community, bringing high-performance cloud gaming directly to the desktop of any Linux user.
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 from the cloud at up to 5K resolution and 120 frames per second or 1080p at 360 fps.
Games on the Cloud
The expansion comes with ten new games that promise a leveled-up gaming weekend. These include The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut and The Bard’s Tale Trilogy, offering classic adventure and role-playing experiences. Alongside these, members can look forward to Team Jade’s Delta Force deploying in February 3, bringing high-stakes tactical action to nearly any device with no downloads required.
Other new releases such as Cairn, a survival-climbing adventure from The Game Bakers, and The Midnight Walkers add variety to the lineup. These titles, along with Prototype, Warhammer 40,000: SPACE MARINE 2, Half Sword, and Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, provide a mix of thrilling adventures for gamers on the go.
Transformative Technology
The beta Linux app is built for PCs and notebooks, offering an experience similar to the existing GeForce NOW app on Windows and macOS. With rendering happening in the cloud, demanding titles run on a wider range of devices. Experience how RTX technologies—ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4, and more—bring games to life with RTX 5080 performance from the cloud.
Linux PCs and devices join the GeForce NOW native app family that also supports Windows, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices, smart TVs, and more.
Unlocking flexible, on-demand gaming anywhere is the goal. This move not only caters to a broader audience but also showcases NVIDIA’s commitment to making gaming accessible across all platforms.
For more details, check out all knowledge base articles on the GeForce NOW Linux beta app here. Are you ready to game?
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