SAN FRANCISCO / COLOGNE — August 18, 2025 — In a landmark reveal at Gamescom, NVIDIA announced that the Blackwell architecture is coming to GeForce NOW—marking the cloud gaming platform’s most significant upgrade to date .
What’s New
1. RTX 5080-Class Performance in the Cloud
GeForce NOW will now leverage NVIDIA’s powerful RTX 5080-class GPUs—featuring 62 teraflops of compute power and a 48 GB frame buffer—enabling dramatically improved graphics and responsiveness .
2. DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation (MFG)
Powered by DLSS 4 MFG, the service will stream gameplay at up to 5K resolution at 120 FPS, and reach 360 FPS at 1080p with ultra-low latency through NVIDIA Reflex tech .
3. Cinematic Quality Streaming (CQS)
A new mode enhances the visual experience via:
- Rich 10-bit HDR with YUV 4:4:4 chroma sampling
- AI-powered filters for sharp HUDs and text
- Smooth AV1 streaming handling dynamic network conditions
- Ultra-high bitrates up to 100 Mbps for preserved image fidelity
4. Install-to-Play: Double Your Library
A revolutionary feature allows gamers to bring their Steam Cloud Play–enabled library into GeForce NOW—boosting the catalog from ~2,300 to over 4,500 titles via cloud storage .
- 100 GB single-session storage comes free with Ultimate and Performance plans
- Add-on persistent storage is available (200 GB for $2.99/mo; 500 GB for $4.99/mo; 1 TB for $7.99/mo)
5. Expanded Device & Peripheral Support
- 90 FPS streaming now supported on Steam Deck OLED
- Native 4K@120 Hz HDR streaming via LG TVs and monitors
- New compatibility with Logitech haptic racing wheels
- macOS clients also benefit from full upgrade features
6. Discord + Epic Integration
NVIDIA, Discord, and Epic are trialing seamless gameplay: players can try Fortnite within Discord—no GeForce NOW account, installation, or login required—for a limited-time Performance experience .
7. Pricing and Rollout
No changes in pricing—Ultimate remains $19.99/month (or $99.99/6-mo); Performance stays at $9.99/month (or $49.99/6-mo); annual options also planned. Rolling out beginning September 2025 .
Why It Matters
This upgrade brings PC-grade performance and visual fidelity to virtually any device, without raising prices. For developers and gamers, that means:
- High resolution + high framerate streaming, even on non-PC platforms
- Access to a massive library of games—including those you already own—without waiting for manual adds from NVIDIA
- Optimized streaming quality even on varying bandwidth via CQS
- Seamless social discovery and instant game trials through Discord integration
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