CES 2025 was a massive showcase for GeForce NOW, with NVIDIA dropping announcements left and right. From new device support to data center expansions and some big-name game additions, there’s a lot to unpack. If you’ve been trying to piece it all together, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with this recap of everything you need to know.
No RTX 5080 for GeForce NOW—Yet
The RTX 5080 was revealed for PC gamers, but cloud gamers hoping for a GPU upgrade were left waiting. With the GeForce NOW service still running on RTX 4080-powered rigs, the 5080 upgrade is expected to follow NVIDIA’s typical pattern of arriving 3-6 months after the desktop launch. So, while there’s nothing yet, summer 2025 feels like a good bet.
Steam Deck Gets Native GeForce NOW App
Finally, a native GeForce NOW app is coming to the Steam Deck. The beta version has been functional but limited, capped at 1080p with occasional hiccups. The new native app promises tighter integration, better stability, and 4K 60fps streaming when docked to an external display. The big question remains whether the Steam Deck OLED will support 90fps and HDR in handheld mode.
GeForce NOW Expands to Mixed-Reality Devices
NVIDIA is bringing GeForce NOW to Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, and Pico headsets. You’ll soon be able to stream your PC game library on a massive virtual display in VR, all with RTX-powered features like DLSS and Reflex. This announcement comes shortly after Xbox brought Xcloud to Meta Quest, showing that the VR cloud gaming space is heating up fast.
India Gets Its First RTX Data Center
GeForce NOW is launching its first RTX 4080-powered data center in India, addressing latency issues for gamers in the region. With a rapidly growing gaming community, this move opens up RTX-level cloud gaming to millions of players. NVIDIA’s expansion in India follows successful launches in Japan, Colombia, and Chile, reinforcing its push to make cloud gaming globally accessible.
Avowed and DOOM: The Dark Ages Join the Cloud
NVIDIA confirmed that two major AAA releases—Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment and DOOM: The Dark Ages from id Software—will be available on GeForce NOW at launch. These titles weren’t surprising additions, but they’re still huge. Avowed promises epic RPG storytelling in a magic-infused fantasy world, while DOOM: The Dark Ages takes the series’ demon-slaying action back to medieval times.
Final Thoughts
CES 2025 made it clear that NVIDIA isn’t slowing down when it comes to cloud gaming. From more device support to data centers in key regions and major game additions, GeForce NOW is expanding its reach and keeping pace with industry shifts.
Which announcement stood out the most to you—excited for portable RTX on the Steam Deck, or ready to slay demons in VR? Let us know how you’re feeling about the future of cloud gaming!
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