JAKARTA - NVIDIA opened 2026 with a big step for the GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. The company announced the presence of a new application while expanding platform support by presenting a native GeForce NOW application for the Linux operating system, allowing more gamers to enjoy cloud-based games without the need for high-specification PCs.
Until now, GeForce NOW has been available on various devices and screens, but it has not fully reached the Linux ecosystem officially. With the launch of this native application, NVIDIA confirms its commitment to expanding cloud gaming access to more users.
Linux gamers can now play games from Steam and other game clients by simply downloading one application and logging into their account, without having to use Wine or additional compatibility tools.
Even so, this Linux support is still being done gradually. NVIDIA stated that GeForce NOW for Linux currently starts from the Ubuntu distro, specifically Ubuntu version 24.04 and newer.
The use of the phrase "starting from" indicates that NVIDIA plans to bring support to other Linux distributions in the future, although it has not revealed any further schedules or details.
In addition to Linux, NVIDIA also announced that GeForce NOW is now available as a native application on Fire TV devices. This presence further expands the reach of the service, allowing users to enjoy cloud gaming directly from their streaming devices.
On the content side, NVIDIA added a number of new games to the GeForce NOW catalog this week. Some of the titles that can now be played by customers include StarRupture, Ancient Farm, and Pathologic 3 Steam versions, as well as Blood West and Paradise Killer versions of the Epic Games Store. In addition, the Xbox version of Supermarket Simulator is also available and can be played through Game Pass for users who have it.
NVIDIA also confirmed that support for flight stick devices will be coming soon, providing a more immersive gaming experience for simulation game fans.
With the arrival of the Linux app and the addition of new games, NVIDIA is reaffirming its ambition to make GeForce NOW an increasingly inclusive and accessible cloud gaming service on various platforms throughout 2026.
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