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| GeForce NOW confirms multiple games launching day one on the service, including 007 First Light and Resident Evil Requiem. |
By Jon Scarr
GeForce NOW continues to widen where cloud gaming fits. As part of its CES 2026 announcements at GeForce ON, NVIDIA confirmed a series of updates that push the service further beyond traditional PCs, with native support coming to Linux desktops and Amazon Fire TV devices.
Together, these changes point to a broader goal. GeForce NOW isn’t just about performance upgrades anymore. It’s about making the service feel native on the devices you already use.
A Native GeForce NOW App Is Coming to Linux
One of the biggest announcements is the arrival of a native GeForce NOW app for Linux. NVIDIA says the app will support Ubuntu 24.04 and newer versions, offering Linux users a dedicated client instead of relying on browsers or workarounds.
The native app is expected to support GeForce NOW’s highest streaming tiers, including high-resolution and high-frame-rate options for supported titles. NVIDIA plans to launch the Linux app in beta early this year.
This move lines up with earlier signs that NVIDIA has been laying groundwork for deeper Linux integration, something we’ve already explored when looking at how native Linux support could reshape GeForce NOW’s long-term direction .
Fire TV Gets a Proper GeForce NOW App
GeForce NOW is also officially coming to Amazon Fire TV devices. NVIDIA confirmed that native support will roll out first to the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen).
The app is expected to arrive early this year in regions where both GeForce NOW and Fire TV devices are supported. Once live, Fire TV users will be able to access GeForce NOW without sideloading or browser-based workarounds.
With this addition, Fire TV becomes an even more flexible low-cost option for cloud gaming. Between Amazon Luna, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Boosteroid, and now GeForce NOW, a single streaming stick can cover most major cloud platforms natively.
Flight Sticks Are Finally Being Supported
Another long-requested feature is proper support for flight peripherals. NVIDIA confirmed that GeForce NOW will soon support flight sticks from manufacturers like Thrustmaster and Logitech.
That opens the door to a more immersive setup for flight and simulation titles streamed through the service. Games like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Elite Dangerous, and War Thunder stand to benefit the most once support goes live.
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| GeForce NOW is adding support for flight sticks, opening the door to more immersive simulation setups. |
More Games Are Confirmed for Day-One Streaming
Alongside platform updates, NVIDIA also confirmed several upcoming games that will arrive on GeForce NOW at launch. Titles confirmed for day-one availability include 007 First Light and Resident Evil Requiem.
Additional games announced for launch support include Crimson Desert and Active Matter. NVIDIA also revealed that gamers using Gaijin.net accounts will soon benefit from automatic sign-in, simplifying access to games like War Thunder, Crossout, and Enlisted when streaming through GeForce NOW.
These CES updates point to NVIDIA putting more emphasis on where GeForce NOW runs, not just how well it runs. Linux desktops, streaming sticks, and dedicated peripherals are all being treated as first-class options, rather than edge cases.
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