NVIDIA has announced significant expansions to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service during the CES 2026 event. The service is now accessible via native apps on Linux PCs and Amazon Fire TV devices, broadening its reach to more gaming enthusiasts. Specifically, the Linux support is available for systems running Ubuntu 24.04 and later versions, and Fire TV compatibility is extended to 4K Plus and 4K Max 2nd Gen devices.
Cloud gaming experiences are also being improved with cutting-edge technology. GeForce NOW is powered by GeForce RTX 5080 servers, offering streaming capabilities up to 5K at 120 frames per second or 1080p at an impressive 360 frames per second, complete with NVIDIA Reflex for reduced latency.
A significant addition comes with the support for HOTAS (Hands-On Throttle-and-Stick) flight controls, enhancing simulation gameplay for titles requiring precise control frameworks. This support encompasses devices from notable manufacturers like Thrustmaster and Logitech. Moreover, NVIDIA has streamlined access with features such as automatic sign-in integrations for <a href="http://Battle.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Battle.net</a>, with plans to incorporate <a href="http://Gaijin.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Gaijin.net</a> soon.
The gaming catalog has also been enriched with new AAA titles, including the likes of ‘007 First Light,’ ‘Resident Evil Requiem,’ ‘Crimson Desert,’ and ‘Active Matter.’ This week also sees the addition of ‘Pathologic 3’ while ‘HITMAN – World of Assassination’ is now optimized for the RTX 5080 platform.
With these expansions and enhancements, NVIDIA continues to revolutionize cloud gaming, making high-performance gaming more accessible than ever.

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NVIDIA announced major expansions to GeForce NOW cloud gaming service at CES 2026, including native apps for Linux (Ubuntu 24.04+) and Amazon Fire TV devices. The service now runs on GeForce RTX 5080 servers enabling streaming up to 5K at 120fps or 1080p at 360fps with NVIDIA Reflex. New features include HOTAS flight control support for simulation games, automatic Battle.net sign-in, and an expanded game catalog with AAA titles like '007 First Light' and 'Crimson Desert.'

NVIDIA Expands GeForce NOW with Linux and Fire TV Apps, Enhanced Features, and New Games