Microsoft to Launch PC Game Pass on NVIDIA’s GeForce Now on August 24th
Microsoft is following through with its commitment to make PC Game Pass accessible on NVIDIA’s GeForce Now service. Both companies have declared that starting from August 24th, Game Pass and Microsoft Store games can be streamed on GeForce Now. While not all titles will be immediately playable, this move will enable Game Pass subscribers to enjoy games such as Deathloop and No Man’s Sky through NVIDIA’s platform.
The companies have entered into a partnership for some time. Microsoft signed a deal with NVIDIA in February to bring Xbox games to GeForce Now for 10 years, with the first game (Gears 5) arriving in May. Bethesda’s first games, including Doom Eternal and Wolfenstein reboots, came out earlier this month. In this sense, PC Game Pass only expands the selection even further.
The deal was announced as part of Microsoft’s bid to win regulatory approval for its purchase of Activision Blizzard. In theory, this shows that Microsoft does not have an unfair dominance in cloud gaming. The company also plans to sell streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft to address concerns from UK authorities, and has signed smaller cloud deals in recent months.
It may seem strange to be able to access games from one streaming service through another, but there can be benefits. GeForce Now is aimed at enthusiasts who want maximum visual quality and lower latency. The Ultimate level supports 4K quality at 120 frames per second. If your computer and internet connection are up to the task, Game Pass might shine in GeForce Now, where it would otherwise be limited.
