Nvidia's GeForce Now Gets Major Cloud Gaming Boost

Nvidia is enhancing its GeForce Now cloud gaming service with several new features aimed at improving user experience and developer tools. Gamers can anticipate quicker access to their libraries through single sign-on and account linking with platforms like Gaijin and GOG, with further integration for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ coming soon. Discoverability is also set to improve with in-app labels indicating cloud play compatibility across various subscriptions.

For virtual reality enthusiasts, GeForce Now will now support streaming at 90 frames per second on devices such as the Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro, offering a more fluid experience. The service is also adding a selection of new AAA games, including titles like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem, all optimized for cloud streaming. Select Xbox games will feature an 'install-to-play' option for immediate access.

A significant new tool for game developers, 'Cloud Playtest,' will enable them to conduct tests directly from the GeForce Now cloud. This feature allows testing on virtually any device, simplifying feedback collection and compatibility checks. Major publishers like Activision and Xbox Game Studios are already adopting this technology to expedite game development cycles.