Nvidia has officially released a beta Linux client for GeForce Now following its announcement at CES 2026. While the service was previously available on Linux-powered handhelds such as the Steam Deck, the native client now adds official support for desktop and laptop Linux systems.
Nvidia lists Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and later as the officially supported platforms for the beta client. Because it’s delivered as a Flatpak, which is built for cross-distro compatibility, users on other Linux distributions may also be able to use it without issues.
At the moment, the client only runs on x86_64 machines. Nvidia hasn’t shared any plans for an ARM64 release yet, which means newer ARM-based PCs and devices like the Raspberry Pi are still left out.
System requirements for the Linux client are relatively light. A modern GPU with Vulkan Video support for H.264 or H.265 decoding is the main requirement. Nvidia recommends the R580 driver or newer on X.Org, while AMD and Intel users should use Mesa 24.2 or later and run a Wayland session.
Linux gamers now have access to GeForce Now’s catalog of more than 4,500 games, including major AAA titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Total War: Three Kingdoms, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Borderlands 4, and Battlefield 6. The free tier unlocks the full library but comes with session time limits and a more basic streaming quality.
Paid plans unlock higher performance and longer play sessions. The Performance tier offers streaming up to 1440p at 60 fps with sessions capped at six hours. The Ultimate tier runs on RTX 5080-class hardware, supporting up to 5K at 120 fps or 1080p at 360 fps, with session limits extended to eight hours. Both tiers include ray tracing and DLSS 4 support.
Interested Linux users can download the beta client directly from Nvidia’s official website, as the company is not currently distributing the Flatpak through the Flathub repository.
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