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NVIDIA expands GeForce NOW access at Gamescom, adding DLSS 4.5 controls and broader device support
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Business/The Apex Times/Aug 27, 9:17 AM EDT

NVIDIA expands GeForce NOW access at Gamescom, adding DLSS 4.5 controls and broader device support

At Gamescom 2026, NVIDIA previewed new options for cloud gaming through GeForce NOW, including DLSS 4.5 control overrides, expanded browser and device compatibility, and a fresh slate of PC games arriving in the cloud at launch.

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NVIDIA used Gamescom 2026 to outline what it says is the next phase for GeForce NOW, its cloud gaming service that streams PC titles to players without requiring a local gaming PC. In a set of announcements tied to its “GFN Thursdays” updates, the company previewed new ways to tune game image quality and responsiveness in the cloud, along with additional supported hardware, platforms, and storefront sign-in support.

A centerpiece of the update is NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5, described by the company as a suite of technologies that can be adjusted by GeForce NOW members even when they are not using the latest local hardware. NVIDIA said the fall rollout will include new “DLSS 4.5 controls” in the cloud for Ultimate members, allowing them to fine-tune how supported games look and perform. NVIDIA linked three parts of DLSS 4.5 to user-facing outcomes: DLSS Super Resolution to sharpen image quality, Dynamic Frame Generation to reduce latency and stutter for smoother streaming, and Ray Reconstruction to improve ray-traced visuals.

NVIDIA also said it will publish “best practices” later through GFN Thursdays on how to enable DLSS 4.5 overrides and how Dynamic Frame Generation can help members enable more graphics settings while still aiming for smooth streaming. The company’s framing suggests a continued push to make cloud gaming feel closer to local rendering, at least for games that NVIDIA and its partners support with DLSS.

Beyond tuning graphics, NVIDIA broadened where GeForce NOW can be used. It announced that GeForce NOW is now officially supported on Firefox, enabling members to launch supported PC games directly from the browser without installing a dedicated app. NVIDIA said Ultimate members can access GeForce RTX-powered gaming at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second, and it noted that cloud processes handle downloads, installs, and updates so local storage is not consumed by game files.

NVIDIA said GeForce NOW support is also expanding across additional Amazon Fire TV devices. After launching earlier this year on Fire TV devices, GeForce NOW is expected to add support for the Fire TV Stick 4K Select “soon.” NVIDIA also said Fire TV users will later this year be able to purchase GeForce NOW memberships directly through Amazon, aiming to reduce friction between setting up a device and starting gameplay.

In the storefront and input ecosystem, NVIDIA highlighted three changes. First, it said GOG single sign-on is now available on GeForce NOW, letting members link their GOG account once so supported games can sync and launch without re-signing into GOG. Second, it said Steam Machine with Steam Controller support is coming later this fall, with additional support later for Windows and macOS, building on existing Steam Deck support and expanding compatibility across the Steam hardware ecosystem. NVIDIA also referenced the “GOG row” inside the service’s interface as part of making GOG titles easier to find and launch.

Gamescom also served as a staging point for a schedule of new titles heading to the cloud. NVIDIA said five highly anticipated PC games are coming to GeForce NOW at launch: CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and STAR WARS Zero Company. NVIDIA described each title in brief marketing terms, including a “paranatural annihilation” setup for CONTROL Resonant, an origin-story campaign for Gears of War: E-Day set before the original game, a sword-based Edo-period Kyoto setting for Onimusha, a plague-and-vampire narrative for The Blood of Dawnwalker, and a turn-based Star Wars single-player experience set during the Clone Wars for STAR WARS Zero Company.

NVIDIA tied some of these arrivals to promotions for new and existing members. It said members can receive CONTROL Resonant at launch for no additional cost by purchasing a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership during a limited period, from Tuesday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27. In addition, NVIDIA said GeForce NOW is holding a Community Giveaway with more than 40 prizes, including hardware and GeForce NOW Ultimate memberships, and it named examples such as a MacBook Neo, Steam Deck, Chromebook, Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and Ultimate memberships ranging from one month to one year. NVIDIA added that more than a dozen additional games are joining the GeForce NOW library in the week of the Gamescom announcement, though it deferred details of the full list and availability timing to its weekly updates.

For company and sector context, the emphasis on more device inputs and browser access aligns with how cloud gaming providers compete: the core product is not just rendering capability, but frictionless access. NVIDIA’s additions to Firefox and to Amazon Fire TV, along with account linking for GOG, are aimed at shortening the steps between opening a device and launching a game. Meanwhile, DLSS 4.5 controls reflect the industry’s push to make streaming artifacts and responsiveness feel more controllable to end users, especially as more games target advanced rendering features.

Some elements remain intentionally vague in NVIDIA’s announcement. While it specifies that DLSS 4.5 controls will arrive in the fall and describes the intended roles of Super Resolution, Dynamic Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction, it does not list which specific games will support each control or what exact override options will appear for each title. It also notes that GeForce NOW availability may vary as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Separately, performance ceilings are provided for Ultimate members on Firefox in the announcement, but NVIDIA does not break out detailed performance expectations for every device tier mentioned, nor does it quantify latency or visual-quality deltas from the DLSS 4.5 control changes.

Going forward, the key watch points are NVIDIA’s “GFN Thursdays” follow-ups, including the best-practices guidance for DLSS 4.5 overrides and any additional rollout notes for Steam Controller and Steam Machine. Gamers and the broader cloud-gaming market will likely focus on how quickly supported titles get updated to leverage the new DLSS 4.5 controls and whether the expanded browser and TV device access translates into higher engagement for the service. NVIDIA’s immediate next step is to keep updating the library and device/platform compatibility details on a regular cadence tied to its Gamescom announcements and weekly drops.

Why It Matters

  • By adding user-facing DLSS 4.5 controls in the cloud, NVIDIA is trying to make cloud gaming tuning more accessible without requiring the newest local GPUs.
  • Expanding official browser and TV device support can broaden the addressable audience and reduce the friction associated with launching PC games.
  • Storefront and sign-on integrations such as GOG single sign-on can lower account-management steps, which can be a barrier to casual or first-time cloud users.
  • The incoming library of major PC titles, paired with membership promos and device compatibility expansions, indicates NVIDIA’s push to keep GeForce NOW attractive as a “day-and-date” destination for new releases.

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Key Facts

  • NVIDIA announced new DLSS 4.5 controls for GeForce NOW Ultimate members arriving this fall, including DLSS Super Resolution, Dynamic Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction adjustments in supported games.
  • GeForce NOW is now officially supported on Firefox, with NVIDIA saying members can launch supported titles from the browser without a dedicated app and Ultimate members can stream at up to 1440p and 120 frames per second.
  • NVIDIA said GeForce NOW support is expanding to additional Amazon Fire TV devices, including the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, and that Fire TV users will later be able to purchase memberships through Amazon.
  • NVIDIA announced GOG single sign-on on GeForce NOW to let members link once and launch supported GOG games without re-signing.
  • NVIDIA said five games are coming to GeForce NOW at launch: CONTROL Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and STAR WARS Zero Company.
  • NVIDIA offered a limited-time promotion where purchasing a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership during Aug. 25 to Sept. 27 includes CONTROL Resonant at launch.
  • NVIDIA said GeForce NOW is running a Community Giveaway with more than 40 prizes, including hardware and Ultimate memberships, as part of the Gamescom celebration.

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