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GeForce NOW has officially launched its native app for Linux PCs in beta, bringing RTX performance to desktops and transforming compatible systems into high-performance rigs. With ten new games joining the cloud this week, users can look forward to a leveled-up gaming weekend. The app is now available for download today on Ubuntu 24.04 and later.
GeForce NOW has released its native app for Linux PCs in beta, offering a seamless native experience. The app is available for Ubuntu 24.04 and later versions. The new app provides an experience similar to the existing GeForce NOW app on Windows and macOS. GeForce NOW rendering happens in the cloud, supporting demanding titles on a wider range of devices. A total of ten new games have been added to the cloud, including The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut and The Bard's Tale Trilogy. Team Jade's Delta Force will deploy in the cloud on February 3, offering high-stakes tactical action without downloads required.
GeForce NOW has announced the arrival of its native app for Linux PCs, which is now available in beta. This new desktop-focused app delivers a seamless native experience that fits right into Linux desktop workflows, transforming compatible Linux systems into high-performance GeForce RTX-powered rigs.
With support for Ubuntu 24.04 and later, the new app goes beyond the earlier Linux experience that was tuned specifically for Steam Decks, which targeted handheld-friendly resolutions and up to 1200p at 90 fps. The beta Linux app is built for PCs and notebooks, offering an experience similar to the existing GeForce NOW app on Windows and macOS.
GeForce NOW rendering happens in the cloud, so demanding titles run on a wider range of devices. Experience how RTX technologies — including ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 and more — bring games to life with RTX 5080 performance from the cloud.
The new app is part of an expanding family that also supports Windows, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices, smart TVs, and more — unlocking flexible, on-demand gaming anywhere. Linux PCs and devices join the GeForce NOW native app family that has already gained popularity with its ability to deliver high-quality gaming experiences without the need for dedicated hardware.
Ten new games have joined the cloud this week, including The Bard’s Tale IV: Director‘s Cut and The Bard’s Tale Trilogy. This expansion brings a leveled-up gaming weekend for users, offering more options to choose from when it comes to game selection.
In addition to the new games, Team Jade’s Delta Force will deploy in the cloud on February 3, bringing high-stakes tactical action to nearly any device with no downloads required.
The native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs is now available for download today. For more details, check out all knowledge base articles on the GeForce NOW Linux beta app here.
Related Information:
https://www.digitaleventhorizon.com/articles/New-GeForce-NOW-App-for-Linux-PCs-Enters-Beta-Bringing-RTX-Performance-to-Desktops-deh.shtml
https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-linux/
Published: Thu Jan 29 08:33:46 2026 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
