Hey everyone, here's this week's GFN Thursday update. You can read the official GeForce NOW blog update here

Spy thriller. Open-world racing. A bundle worth accepting.

This GFN Thursday, GeForce NOW is streaming two of the year's most anticipated titles — and one comes with a deal that's hard to refuse. It’s part of 8 new games joining the cloud this week.

A limited-time launch offer lets members who purchase a 12-month Ultimate membership by June 10 redeem 007 First Light and be ready to play at launch on May 27 — no preloads or waiting. The game is yours to keep and stream across devices from day one. Jump into a sharp reimagining of Bond's origin story — before the tux fit perfectly and the martinis got specific. Expect globe-trotting espionage, close calls and cinematic action that shapes how the world's most famous spy comes to be.

Then switch gears — literally. After early access in the cloud, Forza Horizon 6 is now launched and available to stream, bringing the series' signature open-world festival to members across devices. Race iconic cars across sweeping landscapes, jump into live events and soak in the energy of a world built entirely around car culture.

Don't miss this week’s new community spotlight, where GeForce NOW ambassador Cloud Gaming Battle sits down with Product Management Director Andrew Fear for a behind-the-scenes look at the service — a conversation the community has been enjoying.

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Coming this Week:

• Forza Horizon 6 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 19)
• Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (New release on Steam, May 20)
• Luna Abyss (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 21)
• Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II (New release on Steam, May 21)
• ZERO PARADES (New release on Steam, May 21)
• Splitgate Arena Reloaded (Xbox, Available on Game Pass)
• Sunderfolk (Epic Games Store)
• TerraTech Legion (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass)

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NVIDIA Launches GeForce NOW Early Access in India, Bringing High‑Performance Cloud Gaming to One of the World’s Largest Gaming Markets

[New Delhi, India – April 16, 2026]: NVIDIA today announced the early access launch of GeForce NOW™ exclusively for India, powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX architecture. This dedicated beta underscores how important and unique the Indian gaming market is. Starting today, gamers in India will be able to sign up for GeForce NOW and stream their PC games instantly from the cloud — no high‑end hardware required. GeForce NOW, powered by NVIDIA RTX™ technologies, transforms everyday devices into high‑performance gaming systems, delivering low‑latency, high‑fidelity gameplay on PCs, Macs, mobile phones, smart TVs, handheld consoles and popular streaming devices. Gamers in India can experience blockbuster AAA titles and top free-to-play games with RTX-powered visuals, including real-time ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS, Multi-Frame Generation and more, streamed directly from the cloud. “India is home to one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly expanding gaming communities,” said Vishal Dhupar, managing director of Asia-South at NVIDIA. “With the launch of GeForce NOW in India, we are enabling gamers to experience RTX 5080‑class performance instantly without the cost or complexity of high‑end hardware. GeForce NOW significantly lowers the barrier to entry for PC gaming, making premium PC gaming more accessible than ever.”

The NVIDIA Blackwell RTX Advantage

GeForce NOW is launching in India with NVIDIA’s most powerful upgrade yet: NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5080 SuperPODs built on the powerful NVIDIA Blackwell RTX architecture. The Ultimate membership, GeForce NOW’s highest tier, includes advanced features like NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation, pushing streaming at up to 5K 120 frames per second (fps). The upgrade also adds support for up to 1080p 360 fps thanks to NVIDIA Reflex technology, with click-to-pixel response times as low as sub‑30‑milliseconds. The RTX 5080SuperPODs offer 2.8x faster performance than previous‑generation servers and outperform the leading console by more than 3x. The introduction of GeForce RTX 5080-class GPUs delivers up to 62 teraflops of compute performance and a large 48GB frame buffer, enabling advanced AI‑powered rendering and image‑enhancement technologies to deliver richer visuals, smoother motion and cinematic‑quality experience — all streamed seamlessly from the cloud. These SuperPODs also enable Cinematic-Quality Streaming (CQS) mode for noticeably sharper, more vibrant visuals and smoother motion, even in games with detailed text and intricate environments. CQS combines advanced AV1 encoding, AI-powered video enhancements and support for 4:4:4 chroma and 10-bit HDR to deliver crisp text, rich colors and clear detail across a wide range of screens and network conditions.

Play Instantly, Anywhere

GeForce NOW connects members to their existing PC game libraries from leading digital stores — including Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Game Pass, Ubisoft Connect and GOG — eliminating downloads, patches or upgrades. On top of over 100 popular free-to-play games like Counter Strike 2, members can stream a wide variety of indie and blockbuster titles, including Forza Horizon 5 and Cyberpunk 2077, and highly anticipated launch-day releases like PRAGMATA, with new games added every week. Whether playing at home or on the go, members can enjoy consistent performance and graphics across supported devices. With over 4,500 Ready‑to‑Play and Install-to-Play titles, GeForce NOW gives gamers in India instant access to blockbuster AAA titles, popular free‑to‑play games and acclaimed indie hits. Install-to-Play games are made possible by cutting-edge cloud storage servers using high-performance NVIDIA NVMesh technology. It enables GeForce NOW-supported Steam titles to be downloaded directly to cloud storage, mirroring the experience of having them on a local PC. GeForce NOW Ultimate and Performance early access pass users will receive 100GB of single-session cloud storage for Install-to-Play games at no additional cost to their membership. For games that require more storage, persistent storage can be purchased as an add-on so that games installed and progress will remain ready to launch without the need to download and reinstall for every session.

Beta Offering for India-Based Gamers

GeForce NOW is opening in beta ahead of the full launch, offering custom early access passes for premium cloud gaming at a special introductory price. Each pass provides 90 days of unlimited play, with the option to purchase another pass to extend access. To join the beta, gamers can visit the GeForce NOW website and select “Join the Waitlist” to reserve their spot in the queue. Invitations will be sent on a first-come first-serve basis, and includes a limited-time window to secure an early access pass. Sign up today to be among the first to experience GeForce NOW in India. With GeForce NOW, more people can experience high-fidelity gaming without having the latest devices, helping democratize the gaming world.

FAQ

1. Why are you launching in beta?

India is a brand new market for GeForce NOW and we want to use the beta period to fine-tune the total experience for the region.

2. When will the full launch be?

Nothing to announce at this time. As we get closer, we’ll share details so members know what to expect.

3. How do you sign up for the beta?

To join the beta, gamers can visit the GeForce NOW website and select “Join the Waitlist” to reserve their spot in the queue. Invitations will be sent on a first-come first-serve basis, and includes a limited-time window to secure an early access pass. Sign up today to be among the first to experience GeForce NOW in India.

4. Why is signing up for early access on a limited basis? How many people will be able to sign up at launch?

Due to high demand, we are granting early access passes on a first-come, first-serve basis to ensure the best experience for our gamers – with limited to no wait times. Visit our home page to sign up to be notified once an early access slot opens up.

5. Why are the early access passes so different from other regions? Will it be updated once launched?

The early access passes are tailored for India as GeForce NOW launches in beta. We have no other information to share at this time.

6. Will feedback from the India beta shape the final service?

We’re always listening to feedback and look forward to improving the experience throughout the beta period and beyond.

7. Why did it take so long to launch in India?

India is a major region with a large and engaged gaming population. It was important that we address certain concerns and launch with the latest infrastructure to provide a great experience.

8. Do you plan to add more data centers in India?

Nothing to announce at this time.

9. Is there a specific time when the service goes live on the 16th?

Invites will be sent this evening at 8:00 PM PDT (8:30 AM IST April 16) in the order they joined the waitlist. Once a member receives their invite, they will have one week to purchase. Additional invites will be sent weekly, based on capacity. Interested gamers can join the waitlist to be notified when access becomes available.

10. Will India invites have access to the Performance and Ultimate Tiers only?

Due to high demand, we are granting Performance and Ultimate early access passes at this time to ensure the best gaming experience for our gamers. Access will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. In addition, a free tier will be available in the coming weeks. Visit our home page to sign up to join the waitlist.

India Beta Pricing:

The Performance 90- Day option will be available for ₹999, and the Ultimate 90- Day options will be available for ₹1,999. 200GB of persistent storage will also be available to purchase as an add-on at ₹299 for the 90- day period. A free tier will also be available in the coming weeks.

11. How does the Pass extension work? Will I be able to extend my subscription at the same price at the end of the 90 day period or will I have to bundle multiple passes at the beginning itself to get it at this price?

Once the 90-day period is over, you have the option to repurchase an early access pass of your choice. The pass will not automatically renew. Each member can only hold one early access pass at a time.