GeForce NOW Unlocks RTX 5080-Class Cloud Gaming
NVIDIA is rolling out its Blackwell RTX 5080-class SuperPODs, bringing a new era of ultra-high-performance, cinematic cloud gaming to GeForce NOW Ultimate members.
With this upgrade, players can experience next-gen graphics, ultra-low latency, and AI-powered performance in blockbuster titles like DUNE: Awakening, Borderlands 4, Hell Is Us, Dying Light: The Beast, Cronos: The New Dawn, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Thanks to NVIDIA DLSS 4 and advanced AI features, gameplay reaches new levels of realism and responsiveness.
A brand-new Cinematic-Quality Streaming mode further enhances visuals with richer colors and sharper fidelity across supported devices. Plus, the Install-to-Play feature continues to expand, pushing the cloud library toward nearly 4,500 games available to Ultimate and Priority members.
This week’s highlights include three new titles joining the platform — led by the launch of Borderlands 4, free for gamers who purchase a 12-month Ultimate membership bundle.
Stay tuned to GFN Thursdays for server updates and new releases.
Blackwell to the Future
The future of cloud gaming is here. With the Blackwell RTX upgrade, GeForce NOW delivers RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud for the first time.
- DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation and AI enhancements push gaming to 5K resolution at up to 120 fps.
- Latency is lower than ever, offering a true click-to-pixel experience.
- The library is doubling instantly, with over 2,200 Steam titles added for cloud streaming today, alongside weekly new Install-to-Play games.
Blackwell-powered servers are going live worldwide, enabling Ultimate members to stream cutting-edge performance on PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, LG TVs (4K at 120Hz), and Steam Decks (up to 90 fps).
Look for the new “GeForce RTX 5080 Ready” row in the app, showcasing weekly updates of optimized games.
The upgrade comes at no extra cost:
- $19.99/month for Ultimate
- Or $199.99/year (less than $17/month)
No downloads, no hardware upgrades — just next-level gaming from the cloud.
Break Free With Borderlands 4
The galaxy’s wildest looter-shooter returns as Borderlands 4 launches day-and-date on GeForce NOW. Players can expect:
- Four new Vault Hunters with double jumps, dashes, grappling hooks, and air-glide moves.
- A revamped loot system where every Legendary feels unique.
- Sprawling landscapes, nonstop dynamic events, and the franchise’s trademark chaotic humor.
- Solo play or co-op with up to three friends.
With the RTX 5080 upgrade, the game delivers cinematic-quality visuals, ultrafast load times, and smooth DLSS 4-powered performance from the cloud.
Borderlands 4 arrives Thursday, Sept. 11. Gamers who upgrade to or buy a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership before Sept. 25 will receive the game free at launch.
Unleash chaos, loot with style, and experience Borderlands like never before.
