NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gets Black Myth: Wukong and 24 More Games This Week




/ 3 months ago

NVIDIA GeForce NOW subscribers have plenty to celebrate this week as the cloud gaming platform receives a hefty update. Headlining the influx is the highly anticipated ‘Black Myth: Wukong’, giving gamers a taste of the action RPG’s stunning visuals and intense combat without the need for high-end hardware. But the excitement doesn’t stop there, with a further 24 titles joining the GeForce NOW library, catering to a diverse range of gaming tastes.

Instant Play, Every Day

GeForce NOW is streamlining gaming convenience with Xbox account integration. Starting today, members can link their Xbox profile directly to the cloud service. After initial setup, members will be logged in automatically across all devices for future cloud gaming sessions, enabling them to dive straight into their favorite PC games. The new feature builds on existing support for Epic Games and Ubisoft automatic sign-in – and complements Xbox game sync, which adds supported PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store titles to members’ cloud libraries. Gamers can enjoy a cohesive experience accessing over 140 PC Game Pass titles across devices without the need for repeated logins.

Go Bananas

Black Myth: Wukong, the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG) based on Chinese mythology, is now available to stream from the cloud.

Embark on the Monkey King’s epic journey in the action RPG inspired by Chinese mythology, wielding magical abilities and battling fierce monsters and gods across the breathtaking landscapes of ancient China.

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

Fantasy Becomes Reality

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

Take a journey through the epic, dark-fantasy world of Valisthea, a land dominated by colossal Mothercrystals and divided among six powerful nations teetering on the brink of conflict. Follow the story of Clive Rosfield, a young knight on a quest for vengeance after a tragic betrayal. Dive into the high-octane action with real-time combat for fast-paced, dynamic battles that emphasize strategy and skill.

The demo offers a taste of the game’s stunning visuals, intricate storyline and innovative combat options. With GeForce NOW, gamers can experience the breathtaking world of Valisthea and stream it at up to 4K and 120 frames per second with an Ultimate membership.

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Becoming history’s greatest leader has never been easier – the Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise from 2K is now available on GeForce NOW.

Since 1991, the award-winning Civilization series of turn-based strategy games has challenged players to build an empire to stand the test of time. Players assume the role of a famous historical leader, making crucial economic, political and military decisions to pursue prosperity and secure a path to victory.

Members can lead, expand and conquer from the cloud in the latest entries from the franchise, including Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, Civilization V, Civilization IV and Civilization: Beyond Earth. Manage a budding nation with support for ultrawide resolutions, and build empires on the go using low-powered devices like Chromebooks, Macs and more.

Adventure Calls, Dr. Jones

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Members can stream the cinematic action-adventure game from the award-winning producers Bethesda Softworks, Lucasfilm and MachineGames at GeForce NOW Ultimate quality from the cloud when the title launches later this year.

In 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only Indiana Jones can stop them. Become the legendary archaeologist and venture from the hallowed halls of the Vatican and the sunken temples of Sukhothai to the pyramids of Egypt and snowy Himalayan peaks.

Ultimate members can stream the game at up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS, even on low-powered devices – as well as experience the adventure with support for full ray tracing, accelerated and enhanced by NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction.

Let’s Play Today

In the newest season of Skull and Bones, gear up to face imminent dangers on scorched seas – from the formidable Li Tian Ning and Commander Zhang, to a ferocious dragon that descends from the heavens. Join the battle in season 3 to earn exclusive new rewards through time-limited events such as Mooncake Regatta and Requiem of the Lost. Discover new quality-of-life improvements including a new third-person camera while at sea, new endgame features and an expanded Black Market.

Members can look for the following games available to stream in the cloud 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 Wood (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 the 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)

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