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GeForce Now launches on Linux with a Flatpak build — native app brings 5K and 360FPS support to Linux gamers

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Tom's Hardware

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Jan 30, 2026

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Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service now has a native Linux app using a Flatpak installer, offering enhanced performance and features for Linux gamers. The app supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or newer but can run on other Linux distros. It provides higher resolution options like 5K and frame rates up to 360FPS, with Reflex enablement. Users need a GPU supporting H.264 or H.265 video decoding, with specific driver recommendations for Nvidia, Intel, and Radeon users. The app is not available on Flathub and must be downloaded from Nvidia's official site, making Linux the seventh platform to have native GeForce Now integration.

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