Nvidia鈥檚 GeForce Now cloud gaming service will add support for Valve鈥檚 Steam Controller later this year, allowing subscribers to use the gamepad with the platform. The announcement came as part of Nvidia鈥檚 broader Gamescom updates, which also introduced several new features for the streaming service. The Steam Controller compatibility expands the range of hardware that can be used with GeForce Now on PC and other devices.
In addition to the controller support, Nvidia is rolling out new DLSS 4.5 controls for its upscaling technologies, including DLSS Super Resolution, Dynamic Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction. Ray Reconstruction is also officially entering early access for RTX GPUs, a step beyond its previous availability. These updates are aimed at improving visual quality and performance for games streamed through the service.
The previously announced GOG single sign-on is now live, making it easier for users to access their GOG library titles within GeForce Now. Nvidia also confirmed that the service will expand to more Amazon Fire TV Stick models later this year, with the option to purchase a GeForce Now subscription directly through Amazon. Additionally, as of last week, GeForce Now is officially usable on the Firefox web browser, broadening access for users who prefer that browser.
Nvidia鈥檚 Gamescom announcements also covered its upcoming RTX Spark chip family, which is slated to launch this fall. Game developers EA, Embark, and Ubisoft plan to support the chip with titles including EA Sports F1 25, Apex Legends, Arc Raiders, and Anno 117: Pax Romana. EA is additionally working on native support for its Javelin Anticheat technology across its largest multiplayer games, which would integrate with the RTX Spark hardware.
Other details from Nvidia鈥檚 updates include a path tracing update for 007 First Light, scheduled to arrive in September, as well as upgrades to RTX Remix, the company鈥檚 modding tool for classic games. The company published a blog post outlining the full range of announcements, which also touched on other gaming-related developments. These updates arrive as GeForce Now continues to expand its device support and feature set for users in the US and elsewhere.
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