This week, Nvidia announced that they are bringing their Blackwell architecture to their GeForce NOW cloud streaming platform. The RTX 5080 will replace the RTX 4080 cards that previously powered the top tier of GeForce NOW subscriptions, with the upgrade planned to take place in September.
This now means that those in the top tier of NOW subscribers will get access to DLSS 4 tech with multi-frame generation. It will also be able to stream at up to 5K resolution at 120 fps. At 1080p, you can get up to 360 fps.
There is also a new Cinematic-Quality Streaming (CQS) mode that Nvidia says can "significantly improve image quality."
Members will experience a noticeable leap in graphics fidelity with CQS for the highest-quality visual experiences in the cloud. CQS features a suite of technologies powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, delivering:
- Stunning Color Accuracy: Support for the YUV color model with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and 10-bit high dynamic range enables true-to-life visuals with richer colors, sharper edges and deeper contrast — ideal for games with detailed text and intricate backgrounds, such as with lush foliage and rich greenery.
- Supersmooth Streaming: Advanced AV1 encoders offer seamless adaptation to changing network speeds, ensuring uninterrupted play.
- Crystal-Clear Graphics: New heads-up display sharpness and AI-powered video filters, available on select games, keep on-screen text crisp and action scenes free from blur or noise, even during fast-paced games.
- Optimized for Every Screen: New automatic detection of a laptop’s display resolution delivers the highest possible streaming quality — especially on laptops with high dots per inch, or DPI.
- Blazing-Fast Bitrates: With up to 100 Mbps streaming, every detail stays sharp, so gamers can tap into today’s fastest home internet connections.
In addition to the new hardware, GeForce NOW is adding a feature called Install-to-Play.
Also new with the GeForce NOW upgrade, Install-to-Play games are made possible by cutting-edge cloud storage servers using high-performance NVIDIA NVMesh technology.
Members will gain access to double the game catalog, streaming more than 2,200 additional Steam titles that publishers have enabled for cloud streaming on GeForce NOW, with more to come. This means GeForce NOW’s library will expand to over 4,500 Ready-to-Play and Install-to-Play titles.
Members will gain access to double the game catalog, streaming more than 2,200 additional Steam titles that publishers have enabled for cloud streaming on GeForce NOW, with more to come. This means GeForce NOW’s library will expand to over 4,500 Ready-to-Play and Install-to-Play titles.
Also, you will be able to stream games through Discord. It starts with Fortnite. So, that's a thing now I guess.
