GeForce NOW Elevates Cloud Gaming with RTX 5080 Power, New Rewards, and Expanded Game Library
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GeForce NOW is rapidly evolving beyond a simple game streaming platform, becoming a thorough ecosystem for gamers with a focus on rewards, cutting-edge technology, and an ever-expanding library of titles. This week brings a wave of updates, including access to NVIDIA’s latest GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, exclusive rewards for members, and the launch of Install-to-Play alongside the Steam Next Fest.
The cloud gaming service is bolstering its appeal with a series of member benefits. According to a company release, GeForce NOW Ultimate subscribers can now claim a free Borderlands 4 Golden Key and upgrade their setup with new SteelSeries Nimbus Cloud controllers and Arctis Nova 5 headsets. Thes peripherals are designed to optimize the cloud gaming experience, offering enhanced comfort and performance.
Steam Next Fest and Install-to-Play Revolutionize Game Revelation
This week marks the kickoff of Steam Next Fest, offering a plethora of new game demos.GeForce NOW is streamlining access to these demos through its new Install-to-Play feature, powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade. This feature allows premium members to instantly stream over 2,200 opted-in Steam titles without the traditional download and installation process.
“Install-to-Play is shaking things up for GeForce NOW premium members,” a company spokesperson stated. “It’s all about giving members more freedom to dive into fresh favorites without waiting.” Demos for titles like Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, The Legend of Khiimori, and Skate Story are readily available through a dedicated row within the GeForce NOW app.
Blackwell RTX Expansion Continues
NVIDIA is continuing its rollout of the Blackwell RTX upgrade, enhancing the performance and visual fidelity of supported games.This upgrade, combined with the RTX 5080, promises a meaningful leap in cloud gaming quality.
Gamers can participate in a giveaway for both the Nimbus Cloud controller and Arctis Nova 5 headset through the GeForce NOW X account until October 30th.
New Games and Expansions Arrive on GeForce NOW
Beyond the hardware and rewards, GeForce NOW is expanding its game library with ten new titles, including the 1.0 release of Pax Dei. This massively multiplayer social sandbox, also available on PC Game Pass, invites players to build, trade, and battle in a dynamic medieval world.
Additional new releases include:
- Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow (Ubisoft Connect, October 14)
- Ball x Pit (Steam & Xbox, PC Game Pass, October 15)
- Escape from Duckov (Steam, October 16)
- Fellowship (Steam, October 16)
- Pax Dei (xbox, PC Game Pass; Steam & Epic Games Store, October 16)
- Amnesia: The Bunker (Epic Games Store, Free October 16-23)
- earth vs. Mars Demo (Steam)
- Street Fighter V (Steam)
- Ultra Street fighter IV (Steam)
- Wobbly Life (Xbox, PC Game Pass)
A senior official noted that GeForce NOW is committed to providing a seamless and rewarding gaming experience.
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Here’s a glimpse of the action: https://twitter.com/NVIDIAGFN/status/1713884999999999999
