Fulfilling a promise made during CES 2026, NVIDIA has officially begun rolling out a native GeForce Now app for Linux as of today (29). Although the application is still in beta, Linux users can now access the cloud gaming service without relying on a browser or workarounds, enjoying high resolutions, high frame rates, and ray tracing powered by NVIDIA’s server-grade hardware.
According to NVIDIA, this release marks a major step forward compared to the previous Linux experience, which was mainly tailored for the Steam Deck. That older setup focused on handheld-friendly resolutions and capped performance at around 1200p and 90 fps. The new Linux beta app, by contrast, is designed for desktop PCs and laptops and delivers an experience comparable to the GeForce Now apps already available on Windows and macOS.
More GeForce Now expansions
During CES 2026, NVIDIA also announced that GeForce Now would be coming to the Amazon Fire TV Stick, effectively turning an affordable streaming device into a cloud-powered gaming console. With a strong enough internet connection and a higher-tier subscription, users can stream demanding, path-traced games directly to their TVs. Support for specialised controllers used in flight and racing simulators has also been added, expanding the service’s appeal to simulation fans.
Alongside the Linux launch, NVIDIA revealed a new batch of games joining GeForce Now in the coming days:
- The Midnight Walkers (Steam, January 28)
- Cairn (Steam, January 29)
- Prototype (Ubisoft Connect, January 29)
- Prototype 2 (Ubisoft Connect, January 29)
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (Xbox Game Pass, January 29)
- Half Sword (Steam, January 30)
- Vampires: Bloodlord Rising (Steam, January 30)
- The Bard’s Tale Trilogy (Steam and Xbox Game Pass)
- The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut (Steam and Xbox Game Pass)
- Total War: Three Kingdoms (Epic Games Store)
With native Linux support now live and continued platform expansion, GeForce Now is clearly positioning itself as a truly cross-platform cloud gaming solution, capable of bringing high-end PC gaming to a wider range of devices than ever before.
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