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NVIDIA expands GeForce NOW with DLSS 4.5 and new Valve hardware support

NVIDIA’s August 25 rollout of DLSS 4.5 and Steam Controller support propels GeForce NOW into a broader, AI‑enhanced cloud gaming era.

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 08:07 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026 at 08:07 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Wccftech · TweakTown · The Verge · TechPowerUp · VideoCardz.com.

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Quick answers

What new AI upscaling version does GeForce NOW now support?

It now supports DLSS 4.5, extending the technology to hundreds of games on the cloud platform.

Which hardware controllers are newly compatible with GeForce NOW?

Support for Valve’s Steam Controller has been added, alongside continued compatibility with Steam Machines.

When were the DLSS 4.5 and hardware updates announced?

The updates were announced on August 25, 2026, according to multiple tech outlets.

The brief

The upgrade arrives alongside support for Valve’s Steam Controller and broader integration with Steam Machines, signaling a push to tighten the service’s ties to the PC gaming ecosystem. The move also adds new AAA games for Firefox browsers and deepens compatibility with Amazon Fire TV. TechPowerUp highlighted the new DLSS 4.5 settings panel, while TweakTown confirmed that the feature is already live for a large catalogue.

VideoCardz.com pointed out the simultaneous rollout of Steam Controller support, and The Verge described the integration as a step toward unified cloud and desktop experiences. Wccftech detailed the expanded Amazon Fire TV support, noting that the service now reaches a wider range of consumer devices. Current GeForce NOW subscribers and prospective users on Steam Machines, Firefox, and Fire TV devices stand to benefit immediately, while developers can leverage DLSS 4.5 to enhance visual performance across supported titles.

NVIDIA’s roadmap suggests further hardware partnerships, and the company’s statements hint at future updates to the DLSS roadmap. Observers will watch for rollout timelines and additional game additions in the weeks ahead.

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