Nvidia Expands GeForce Now with RTX 5080 Servers, New Features, and Wider Game Support

Nvidia Expands RTX 5080 Upgrade for GeForce Now: New Regions, Features, and Game Support

Nvidia is pushing its cloud gaming platform, GeForce Now, to the next level with the gradual rollout of RTX 5080-powered servers. Less than two weeks after the first wave of upgrades launched, Ultimate subscription members are already beginning to experience desktop-class RTX 5080 performance in select regions.

RTX 5080 Servers: Where They’re Available

The upgrade first went live across six major server locations, including San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago, Newark, Paris, and Frankfurt. Nvidia has since added a Tokyo-based server, giving gamers in Japan their first taste of RTX 5080 streaming. Looking ahead, Nvidia confirmed that Miami (US) and Warsaw (Poland) will be the next two regions to join the list.

Here’s the current and upcoming lineup of RTX 5080-ready servers:

San Jose

Los Angeles

Chicago

Newark

Paris

Frankfurt

Tokyo

Miami (coming soon)

Warsaw (coming soon)

Gamers in the UK and many other regions will need to wait a little longer. According to Nvidia, territories dependent on Alliance partners—such as Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America—are unlikely to see RTX 5080 upgrades until 2026.

Why the RTX 5080 Upgrade Matters

For GeForce Now Ultimate members, the upgrade is more than just faster performance. It unlocks DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, 5K resolution support, and up to 360 FPS streaming, depending on the display and bandwidth. These enhancements aim to close the gap between native PC gaming and cloud streaming, ensuring that even competitive players can rely on GeForce Now for smooth and responsive gameplay.

The RTX 5080 boost is already making its way into AAA titles, with Borderlands 4 among the first to demonstrate full compatibility. As Nvidia continues its rollout, more new releases are expected to be optimized for RTX 5080 streaming right at launch.

New Install-to-Play Feature

Alongside the September server upgrade, Nvidia also introduced Install-to-Play, a significant addition to GeForce Now’s library management. This feature is designed to double the number of supported Steam titles by letting developers opt into GFN compatibility automatically.

Here’s how it works:

Games added via Install-to-Play don’t need manual approval by Nvidia, accelerating the onboarding process.

Players will need to install these titles on cloud servers before they can play, due to limited storage.

Unlike “Ready-to-Play” games, Install-to-Play titles may require extra setup, but the trade-off is a much larger game library, especially for indie developers.

While AAA games continue to go straight into the Ready-to-Play catalog, indie studios are already making use of the Install-to-Play system, rapidly expanding GeForce Now’s available lineup.

The Road Ahead for GeForce Now

Nvidia’s approach shows a clear focus: expand geographically, enhance performance, and diversify the game library. With RTX 5080 SuperPODS reaching more cities, DLSS 4 performance enhancements, and features like Install-to-Play, GeForce Now is positioning itself as a top-tier cloud gaming platform.

The long-term goal is clear: deliver the full power of next-gen gaming without requiring a high-end PC at home. As more regions come online and more games adopt RTX 5080-ready features, Ultimate subscribers will continue to see their value grow.