Over 1000 Games on GeForce Now
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GeForce Now is drawing gamer attention when Nvidia doubled the number of games supported to over 1000. The list includes Control, the Witcher series, most Assassin’s Creed games, Destiny II, Cyberpunk 2077, and even indies like Valheim. However, the player must already own the individual title on designated platforms. The Load Screen covers how GeForce Now brings valuable content to the streaming service for gamers, especially those still fighting bots and resellers while trying to get a new graphics card.
The GeForce Now product can seem confusing, but game access is accessible after a short verification process. Nvidia runs servers that house all the titles that are playable if owned on other platforms. GeForce Now comes in two versions currently. The first one is free, but it does not support RTX and has shorter playtimes. The second version requires a monthly payment but enables RTX graphics, allows for longer game sessions, and prioritizes server access for the user.
The biggest catch for the system is that players must verify each title on supported storefronts, including Steam, Epic Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more. Once any game is validated, the gamer can play on their Android device, PC, Mac, Chrome, Safari browser, or Shield TV with a range of controllers supported. Other limitations for streaming on any device involve having a decent internet connection, especially for RTX. See the GeForce Now system requirement page for all conditions, including specifics for every device supported.
GeForce Now can benefit everyone, even an RTX graphics card owner, since they cannot easily enjoy their games on other devices. The service allows streaming across any device the user wants and not just on the PC. Gamers with older rigs can get next-gen graphics with consistent framerates and RTX for a price while waiting for an impossible-to-get graphics card. According to the GeForce Now membership page, delaying the overpriced upgrade is an option since the RTX action only costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year in the US.
There are other reasons for gamers to give GeForce Now a try. Anyone looking to travel while maintaining their next-gen gaming can take advantage of its mobility. In addition, PC gamers running low on disk space can free up room by streaming games instead of downloading them. Also, players who share one decent PC can get relief when someone else is using it. These additional benefits provided by GeForce Now are available on both its free and premium models.
It helps that Nvidia bolsters its product by supporting more than 1000 titles as of July 29th. That list will continue growing every Thursday when GeForce Now drops new game support. The last July update brought Chernobylite, Zombie Army 4: Dead War, Starbase, Alan Wake, and eleven more titles to the service. The weekly added games range from new releases to classics, but Nvidia specifies platforms for every title. The GeForce Now game page shows every title with its platform and a recent additions section for up-to-date information.
Nvidia has greatly improved GeForce Now since getting out of beta over a year ago. The number of supported devices has grown to include almost any tech that a gamer might have sitting around gathering dust. The game list strengthens every week and already includes big releases from 2021 outside of some console exclusives. While not a platform on its own, GeForce Now is starting to feel like one. The Load Screen team looks forward to any news on GeForce Now operating on the recently announced Steam Deck.
