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Nvidia cloud gaming to shift on Blackwell-based GPUs: Here's what changes
Notably, Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming service is not available in India at the moment. However, earlier this year, the company said that it would soon expand the service to more regions which includes India.
What changes with the upgrade
The shift to Blackwell architecture means GeForce Now will run on RTX 5080-class in the cloud. This enables higher performance for streamed games, including support for 5K resolution at up to 120 frames per second and up to 360fps at 1080p on supported displays. Nvidia says network latency will be reduced to under 30 milliseconds, which is aimed at improving responsiveness during gameplay.
DLSS 4, Nvidia's AI-based graphics upscaling, will also be available through GeForce Now. The update introduces support for 10-bit HDR, the YUV 4:4:4 colour model for improved colour accuracy, and AV1 encoding at up to 100Mbps for sharper visuals when streaming.
Additional features and library expansion
Alongside the performance upgrade, GeForce Now's catalog is set to grow further. The service currently offers more than 2,300 games and Nvidia says it plans to expand this to around 4,500 titles, including both instant-play cloud games and install-to-play options. New releases such as Borderlands 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and The Outer Worlds 2 will be available at launch.
Device support is also being updated. Steam Deck users will be able to stream at 90fps, while LG OLED monitors gain support for 5K output. LG TVs will support 4K streaming at 120Hz with HDR. Compatibility with peripherals such as Logitech racing wheels is also being added.
The company is collaborating with network providers such as Comcast, Deutsche Telekom, and BT Group to reduce latency through newer internet standards, including DOCSIS and 5G slicing.
What is GeForce Now
GeForce Now is Nvidia's cloud gaming platform that allows users to stream games from its servers to laptops, phones, tablets, TVs, and handheld devices. Instead of running games locally on hardware, users connect to Nvidia's servers and stream gameplay over the internet. The service supports integration with platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect.
What is Blackwell architecture
Blackwell is Nvidia's latest GPU architecture, and the successor to the Ada Lovelace design used in the RTX 4000 series. It delivers faster graphics performance, larger memory capacity, and support for new features like DLSS 4. In simple terms, Blackwell makes cloud-based RTX 5080 GPUs powerful enough to handle higher resolutions, higher frame rates, and more demanding modern games compared to earlier generations.
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