Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More

<div id="bsf_rt_marker"></div><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/"><span style="font-weight: 400">GeForce NOW</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> is giving cloud gaming an extra-credit upgrade just in time for </span><a href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-back-to-school-2026/"><span style="font-weight: 400">back-to-school</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> season.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta. GeForce NOW is also delivering new cloud optimizations that make </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/dlss-4-5-dynamic-multi-frame-generation-6x-mode-released/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Frame Generation</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> feel even more responsive while streaming. On top of that, Performance members will see higher frame rates in demanding games thanks to a CPU performance adjustment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Plus, learn how GeForce NOW can add high-performance GeForce RTX gaming to the Chromebooks students already rely on for school – and how eligible new owners can take advantage of Chromebook Fast Pass.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">It all adds up to more ways to move from assignments to adventures across nearly any device.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">The only homework left is to decide what to play. This week, nine new games join the </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/games/"><span style="font-weight: 400">GeForce NOW library</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></p> <h2><b>The Cloud Gets Extra Credit</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">GeForce NOW keeps getting better.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">The </span><a href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-linux/"><span style="font-weight: 400">native Linux app for GeForce NOW has officially graduated from beta</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. Built on months of community feedback, the release focuses on performance, stability and polish while continuing to support Ubuntu 24.04 and later. A new Flatpack repository makes getting started and receiving future updates even easier. Visit the </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/download/"><span style="font-weight: 400">download page</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> for more information and instructions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">The cloud handles the rendering, so Linux gamers can tap into the latest GeForce RTX performance while staying on their preferred setup — without local hardware upgrades, compatibility headaches or complicated workarounds.</span></p> <figure id="attachment_97474" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-97474" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Thousands_of_Games.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-97474" src="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Thousands_of_Games-1680x840.jpg" alt="GeForce NOW Wall of Games" width="1200" height="600" srcset="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Thousands_of_Games-1680x840.jpg 1680w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Thousands_of_Games-960x480.jpg 960w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Thousands_of_Games-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Thousands_of_Games-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Thousands_of_Games-630x315.jpg 630w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Thousands_of_Games.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-97474" class="wp-caption-text">Smooth gameplay makes the grade.</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">GeForce NOW has also optimized DLSS Frame Generation in the cloud, reducing latency and making games feel more responsive. The improvements are especially noticeable when streaming at 60 or 120 frames per second in 1440p and 4K, helping every mouse movement and camera pan feel more immediate.</span></p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/?ncid=pa-srch-goog-673352&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=24109411186&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4XAoGaNMzsq-ciw2AtvjYn-sJGb&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwm8bTBhDWARIsAC9Hi8k5m1q8zXjFmkPXDFoCzX8iQJ00brgc1JOzxk7-XApUdkBvSRcZJnIaAkp0EALw_wcB"><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> members will also enjoy additional server software optimizations to improve frame rates in select CPU-intensive games, helping demanding titles run more smoothly while delivering an even better gameplay experience. The cloud-side upgrade happens automatically, with nothing for members to install or configure, and at no additional cost.</span></p> <h2><b>From Class Mode to Game Mode</b></h2> <figure id="attachment_97477" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-97477" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-97477" src="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School-1680x945.jpg" alt="GeForce NOW Back to School " width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School-1680x945.jpg 1680w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School-960x540.jpg 960w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School-1290x725.jpg 1290w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School-630x354.jpg 630w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School-300x169.jpg 300w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School-400x225.jpg 400w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Back_To_School.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-97477" class="wp-caption-text">Class dismissed. Game on.</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Chromebooks already in backpacks can double as a PC gaming powerhouse, with GeForce NOW giving everyday school setups extra credit. </span></p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/chromebook/perks/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Chromebooks</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> handling lectures, group projects and browser tabs can transform into high-performance GeForce RTX gaming PCs in just a few clicks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">When class is out, open a supported browser or app and stream more than 2,000 supported PC games from existing libraries, with the cloud handling the heavy lifting. The same flexibility extends to Macs, Surface devices, everyday laptops, Steam Deck and mobile devices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Plus, eligible new Chromebook and Chromebook+ owners can claim a year of GeForce NOW at no cost with Chromebook Fast Pass, with priority access and no ads. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Study. Stream PC games. Same device. </span></p> <h2><b>Ready for the Weekend</b></h2> <figure id="attachment_97480" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-97480" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Hell_Let_Loose_Vietnam.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-97480" src="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Hell_Let_Loose_Vietnam-1680x840.jpg" alt="GeForce NOW Hell Let Loose " width="1200" height="600" srcset="https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Hell_Let_Loose_Vietnam-1680x840.jpg 1680w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Hell_Let_Loose_Vietnam-960x480.jpg 960w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Hell_Let_Loose_Vietnam-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Hell_Let_Loose_Vietnam-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Hell_Let_Loose_Vietnam-630x315.jpg 630w, https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFN_Thursday-Hell_Let_Loose_Vietnam.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-97480" class="wp-caption-text">Follow the chain of command, streaming from the cloud.</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">In addition, members can look for the following new games streaming this week:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Car Wash Simulator</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/992840?utm_source=nvidia&amp;utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, Aug. 10)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Pax Autocratica</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1067360?utm_source=nvidia&amp;utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, Aug. 10)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Clawed</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3394840?utm_source=nvidia&amp;utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, Aug. 13)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Hell Let Loose: Vietnam</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3079210?utm_source=nvidia&amp;utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, Aug. 13)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Sandustry</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (New release on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2764460?utm_source=nvidia&amp;utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> and </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.xbox.com/games/store/sandustry-game-preview/9pph71dv44t7?utm_source=nvidia&amp;utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Xbox</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, Aug. 13)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Cat Mail Co. </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">(</span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4380490?utm_source=nvidia&amp;utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Misery</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (</span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2119830?utm_source=nvidia&amp;utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (</span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Pratfall</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> (</span><a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4244510?utm_source=nvidia&amp;utm_campaign=geforce_now"><span style="font-weight: 400">Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">To cap things off, a creator known as “Madelyn” recently shared how GeForce now makes cloud gaming affordable and accessible across nearly all her devices, calling it “a game changer” in her video:</span></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is cloud gaming the future for PC gamers? #NVIDIAPartner #GeForceNOW #tech #cloudgaming #gaming" width="563" height="1000" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bZ90HUHRAys?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.twitter.com/nvidiagfn"><span style="font-weight: 400">X</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> or in the comments below.</span></p>