Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More

GeForce NOW is giving cloud gaming an extra-credit upgrade just in time for back-to-school season.

The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta. GeForce NOW is also delivering new cloud optimizations that make Frame Generation feel even more responsive while streaming. On top of that, Performance members will see higher frame rates in demanding games thanks to a CPU performance adjustment.

Plus, learn how GeForce NOW can add high-performance GeForce RTX gaming to the Chromebooks students already rely on for school - and how eligible new owners can take advantage of Chromebook Fast Pass.

It all adds up to more ways to move from assignments to adventures across nearly any device.

The only homework left is to decide what to play. This week, nine new games join the GeForce NOW library.

The Cloud Gets Extra Credit GeForce NOW keeps getting better.

The native Linux app for GeForce NOW has officially graduated from beta. Built on months of community feedback, the release focuses on performance, stability and polish while continuing to support Ubuntu 24.04 and later. A new Flatpack repository makes getting started and receiving future updates even easier. Visit the download page for more information and instructions.

The cloud handles the rendering, so Linux gamers can tap into the latest GeForce RTX performance while staying on their preferred setup - without local hardware upgrades, compatibility headaches or complicated workarounds.

Smooth gameplay makes the grade. GeForce NOW has also optimized DLSS Frame Generation in the cloud, reducing latency and making games feel more responsive. The improvements are especially noticeable when streaming at 60 or 120 frames per second in 1440p and 4K, helping every mouse movement and camera pan feel more immediate.

Performance members will also enjoy additional server software optimizations to improve frame rates in select CPU-intensive games, helping demanding titles run more smoothly while delivering an even better gameplay experience. The cloud-side upgrade happens automatically, with nothing for members to install or configure, and at no additional cost.

From Class Mode to Game Mode Class dismissed. Game on. Chromebooks already in backpacks can double as a PC gaming powerhouse, with GeForce NOW giving everyday school setups extra credit.

Chromebooks handling lectures, group projects and browser tabs can transform into high-performance GeForce RTX gaming PCs in just a few clicks.

When class is out, open a supported browser or app and stream more than 2,000 supported PC games from existing libraries, with the cloud handling the heavy lifting. The same flexibility extends to Macs, Surface devices, everyday laptops, Steam Deck and mobile devices.

Plus, eligible new Chromebook and Chromebook+ owners can claim a year of GeForce NOW at no cost with Chromebook Fast Pass, with priority access and no ads.

Study. Stream PC games. Same device.

Ready for the Weekend Follow the chain of command, streaming from the cloud. In addition, members can look for the following new games streaming this week:

Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam, Aug. 10)

Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam, Aug. 10)

Clawed (New release on Steam, Aug. 13)

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam, Aug. 13)

Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, Aug. 13)

Cat Mail Co. (Steam)

Misery (Steam)

Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo (Steam)

Pratfall (Steam)

To cap things off, a creator known as Madelyn recently shared how GeForce now makes cloud gaming affordable and accessible across nearly all her devices, calling it a game changer in her video:

What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

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