GeForce NOW for Linux Exits Beta and Introduces Official Flatpak Repository

GeForce NOW’s native Linux application has transitioned out of beta after a seven-month testing phase, now officially supporting Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and newer versions. The app serves as a frontend for Nvidia’s game streaming service, which boasts an extensive library of over 4,500 PC titles available through cloud gaming. Users can experience GeForce RTX-class performance, including features like ray tracing and DLSS, without needing expensive hardware.

Nvidia celebrated this milestone by announcing the app’s improvements regarding performance, stability, and user experience, largely influenced by community feedback during the beta. Additionally, general enhancements to the cloud service benefit users across all platforms, with optimizations aimed at improving the responsiveness of streamed gameplay, especially at higher frame rates.

For those wanting to install the GeForce NOW app on Linux, it now comes with a dedicated Flatpak repository that streamlines the installation and updating process. Ubuntu users can add this repository using the terminal:

flatpak remote-add --user --if-not-exists GeForceNOW https://international.download.nvidia.com/GFNLinux/flatpak/geforcenow.flatpakrepo

After adding the repository, the application can be installed with:

flatpak install --user GeForceNOW com.nvidia.geforcenow

Once installed, users can launch the app from their desktop application menu. It’s advisable to check the Linux system requirements before attempting to use the app, particularly for Nvidia GPU users who should ensure they log in via an Xorg session for optimal performance.