NVIDIA Expands GeForce NOW with Xbox Auto Sign-In and More: What You Need to Know

In a significant announcement at Gamescom, NVIDIA has unveiled several exciting updates for its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. These updates include the addition of Xbox automatic sign-in, the availability of the much-anticipated Black Myth: Wukong from Game Science, and a demo for FINAL FANTASY XVI from Square Enix, all accessible through the cloud starting today.

Moreover, this GFN Thursday brings a slew of new triple-A games to the cloud, such as Civilization VI, Civilization V, and Civilization: Beyond Earth from publisher 2K, which are now available for members to stream with top-notch GeForce quality. Additionally, members can look forward to the highly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Great Circle from Bethesda, set to join the cloud later this year.

To top it all off, GeForce NOW has expanded its reach by adding a new data center in Warsaw, Poland, ensuring low-latency and high-performance cloud gaming for members in that region. This GFN Thursday is packed with action, featuring 25 new titles joining the cloud platform this week.

Instant Play, Every Day

NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW is revolutionizing the convenience of cloud gaming by integrating Xbox account sign-in functionality. Starting today, members can link their Xbox profiles directly to the cloud service. Once set up, users will be automatically logged in across all devices for future gaming sessions, allowing them to jump straight into their favorite PC games without the hassle of repeated logins.

This new feature builds on existing support for automatic sign-in with Epic Games and Ubisoft and complements Xbox game sync. Xbox game sync adds supported PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store titles to members’ cloud libraries, offering a seamless experience for accessing over 140 PC Game Pass titles across various devices.

Go Bananas: Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong, an eagerly awaited action role-playing game (RPG) based on Chinese mythology, is now available for cloud streaming. This game invites players to embark on the epic journey of the Monkey King, wielding magical abilities and battling fierce monsters and gods across the stunning landscapes of ancient China.

GeForce NOW Ultimate members can enjoy the game’s breathtaking visuals and fluid combat, enhanced by NVIDIA RTX technologies such as full ray tracing and DLSS 3. These technologies enable gameplay at up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second, bringing the mystical world of Black Myth: Wukong to life.

Fantasy Becomes Reality: FINAL FANTASY XVI

The latest mainline entry in Square Enix’s renowned RPG series, FINAL FANTASY XVI, is set to join the cloud gaming roster when it launches on PC later this month. Members can try out a demo of this highly anticipated game starting today.

FINAL FANTASY XVI takes players on a journey through the dark-fantasy world of Valisthea, a land dominated by colossal Mothercrystals and divided among six powerful nations on the brink of conflict. The storyline follows Clive Rosfield, a young knight on a quest for vengeance after a tragic betrayal. The game features fast-paced, dynamic battles that emphasize strategy and skill, and its demo offers a glimpse into the game’s stunning visuals, intricate storyline, and innovative combat options. With GeForce NOW, gamers can experience the world of Valisthea in up to 4K and 120 frames per second.

Everybody Wants to Rule the World: Sid Meier’s Civilization Series

The Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise, known for its turn-based strategy gameplay, is now available on GeForce NOW. This award-winning series has challenged players to build empires that stand the test of time since 1991. Players assume the roles of famous historical leaders, making crucial economic, political, and military decisions to secure prosperity and victory.

GeForce NOW members can now lead, expand, and conquer from the cloud with the latest entries from the franchise, including Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, Civilization V, Civilization IV, and Civilization: Beyond Earth. The platform supports ultrawide resolutions, allowing players to manage their nations and build empires on devices such as Chromebooks and Macs.

Adventure Calls, Dr. Jones: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a cinematic action-adventure game from Bethesda Softworks, Lucasfilm, and MachineGames, is set to join GeForce NOW later this year. The game takes place in 1937, where sinister forces are searching for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle. Only Indiana Jones can stop them.

Players will become the legendary archaeologist and venture to locations such as the Vatican, sunken temples in Sukhothai, the pyramids of Egypt, and the snowy Himalayan peaks. GeForce NOW Ultimate members can stream the game at up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second, even on low-powered devices, with support for full ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction.

Let’s Play Today: New Titles on GeForce NOW

GeForce NOW continues to expand its library with new titles available for cloud streaming. The newest season of Skull and Bones invites players to face imminent dangers on scorched seas, from formidable enemies to a ferocious dragon. Season 3 offers new rewards through time-limited events, quality-of-life improvements, and expanded endgame features.

Here is a list of the new games available to stream this week:

• Black Myth: Wukong (New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, Aug. 19)
• Final Fantasy XVI Demo (New release on Steam, Aug. 19)
• GIGANTIC: RAMPAGE EDITION (Available on Epic Games Store, free Aug. 22)
• Skull & Bones (New release on Steam, Aug. 22)
• Alan Wake’s American Nightmare (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Commandos 3 – HD Remaster (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Desperados III (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• The Flame in the Flood (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• FTL: Faster Than Light (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Genesis Noir (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• House Flipper (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Medieval Dynasty (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• My Time At Portia (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Night in the Woods (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Offworld Trading Company (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Project Winter (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox, available on Microsoft Store)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization V (Steam)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization IV (Steam)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth (Steam)
• Spirit of the North (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
• Wreckfest (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)
  

  Conclusion
  

  With these exciting updates, NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW continues to enhance the cloud gaming experience, making it more accessible and enjoyable for gamers around the world. Whether you’re a fan of action RPGs, strategy games, or cinematic adventures, there’s something for everyone on GeForce NOW. So, what are you planning to play this weekend? Share your thoughts on social media or in the comments below.

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