NVIDIA is set to launch native support for its cloud gaming service, GeForce NOW, on Linux devices in 2026. This move will simplify gaming for users on Linux-based platforms like Steam Deck and custom gaming PCs by eliminating the need for unofficial applications or browser workarounds.
Currently, Linux gamers access GeForce NOW through makeshift methods like Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) or via Steam integrations on SteamOS, which limits desktop customization options. With native support, enhancements such as hardware acceleration, reduced latency, improved controller compatibility, and 4K gaming streaming will be introduced.
This announcement coincides with some negative feedback regarding GeForce NOW’s recent implementation of a 100-hour monthly playtime cap for all subscription tiers, effective from January 1, 2026. While casual players might not be significantly affected, committed gamers are expressing concerns over value decreases due to price hikes and restrictions that disrupt their gaming experience.
The updates represent NVIDIA’s initiative to tap into underserved markets, potentially increasing the service’s attractiveness on various Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Fedora. With the addition of popular titles to its library, GeForce NOW aims to fill the gaps in native game support on these platforms.
As excitement builds for the upcoming CES, these changes could significantly impact the landscape of cloud gaming, particularly for those in the Linux gaming community, who look forward to easier access to titles once limited to Windows environments.
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