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NVIDIA launches beta GeForce Now app for Linux desktops
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NVIDIA released the beta version of its native GeForce Now app for Linux desktops on February 3, 2026, following a tease at CES 2026. Available as a Flatpak for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and newer, it enables high-performance cloud gaming up to 5K at 120 FPS (or 1080p at 360 FPS) powered by RTX 5080 GPUs, matching Windows and macOS capabilities with DLSS 4, ray tracing, NVIDIA Reflex, and G-Sync.
NVIDIA announced several enhancements for its GeForce Now cloud gaming service during the 2026 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Key updates include improved game discoverability, upgraded virtual reality streaming, and new titles joining the platform. The service also expands account linking and introduces free-to-play access for Fortnite's Save the World mode.
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As part of NVIDIA's CES 2026 GeForce NOW expansions—which introduced Linux and Fire TV apps, HOTAS support, and more—the cloud gaming service has bolstered its library with recent Steam releases, Epic and Xbox titles, and RTX-optimized hits.