At Gamescom 2024, NVIDIA announced several major updates and additions to its GeForce NOW game streaming platform, including the highly anticipated launch-day availability of the action-adventure game “Black Myth: Wukong.”
Black Myth: Wukong Comes to GeForce NOW
One of the standout additions to the GeForce NOW catalog is “Black Myth: Wukong,” a game inspired by the legendary tale of the Monkey King. Players will take on the role of Sun Wukong, wielding a magical staff and unique abilities to battle mythical creatures and formidable foes.
Featuring stunning graphics enhanced by NVIDIA RTX technologies, including full ray tracing and DLSS 3, “Black Myth: Wukong” promises a visually stunning experience for GeForce NOW members. Subscribers can enjoy the game at up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS through the platform’s Ultimate subscription tier.
Final Fantasy XVI Demo Debuts on GeForce NOW
In addition to “Black Myth: Wukong,” NVIDIA also announced the upcoming availability of a playable demo for “Final Fantasy XVI,” the latest entry in Square Enix’s acclaimed RPG series. The demo is set to debut on Thursday, August 22, allowing GeForce NOW members to experience the game’s intense action, breathtaking world, and epic narrative without the need for powerful local hardware.
New Xbox Integration and Authentication
Another significant update from NVIDIA is introducing a new GeForce NOW authentication feature for Xbox, which is set to launch on August 22. This feature will allow members to directly link their Xbox accounts to the streaming service, making it easier to access their game library.
By syncing their Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft Store game collections, users can instantly play over 140 Xbox Game Pass titles from the cloud, providing a more unified and convenient gaming experience.
Expanded Catalog and New Data Centers
In addition to the high-profile game additions and new Xbox integration, NVIDIA also announced the expansion of the overall GeForce NOW catalog, which now includes more than 2,000 games. The company also revealed plans to open new data centers in Japan and Poland, further enhancing the platform’s global reach and performance.
These updates and additions to the GeForce NOW platform demonstrate NVIDIA’s continued commitment to providing gamers with a seamless, cloud-based gaming experience, offering access to a vast library of titles, including highly anticipated releases, without the need for powerful local hardware.
