GeForce NOW Brings GeForce RTX Gaming to Linux PCs

What’s Happening

Let’s talk about Get ready to game — the native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs is now available in beta, letting Linux desktops tap directly into GeForce RTX performance from the cloud.

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By GeForce NOW Community Get ready to game — the native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs is now available in beta, letting Linux desktops tap directly into GeForce RTX performance from the cloud.

The Details

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Starting with support for Ubuntu 24. 04 and later, the new app delivers a smooth native experience that fits right into Linux desktop workflows.

Why This Matters

It transforms compatible Linux systems into high-performance GeForce RTX-powered rigs, streaming backed PC titles directly from the cloud at up to 5K resolution and 120 frames per second, or 1080p at 360 fps. This new desktop-focused 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.

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Key Takeaways

• With 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.
• For more details, check out all knowledge base articles on the GeForce NOW Linux beta app here .

The Bottom Line

Linux PCs and devices join the GeForce NOW native app family that also supports Windows, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices, smart TVs and more — unlocking flexible, on-demand gaming anywhere. For more details, check out all knowledge base articles on the GeForce NOW Linux beta app here .

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