GeForce NOW får RTX 5080 kraftfullare molnspel med 5K 120Hz och DLSS 4

Nvidia is pushing cloud gaming further than ever, and with the arrival of the RTX 5080 on GeForce NOW, players might finally feel like the gap between local and cloud gaming is closing. The update signals a serious power-up that could reshape how gamers think about streaming their favorite titles.

So, what’s new with RTX 5080 on GeForce NOW?

The new generation hardware brings some standout improvements:

• Gaming at up to 5K resolution with a buttery-smooth 120 Hz refresh rate
• Support for DLSS 4, Nvidia’s latest AI-powered upscaling
• Reduced input lag for faster reactions
• Noticeable performance jump over previous RTX 4080 servers

While Nvidia’s claims may sound like marketing, early details do suggest the leap is as significant as they say.

Who gets access first?

The upgrade won’t be available to everyone right away. Only GeForce NOW Ultimate subscribers—costing about 260 SEK per month—will be first in line.

Even then, the rollout is gradual. Some regions will get the RTX 5080 servers sooner, while others may face a lengthy wait.

A new trick: “Install to Play”

On top of the hardware update, Nvidia is rolling out a fresh feature—Install to Play—that makes cloud gaming more flexible. It means players can:

• Install and store Steam games directly in GeForce NOW’s cloud
• Access 100 GB of private cloud storage
• Play from an initial pool of 2,200 Steam titles, adding up to about 2,300 total games

Instead of eating up precious hard drive space, your game library essentially lives on Nvidia’s servers.

Why this is a big deal

The Upside:

• Performance close to a premium gaming PC—without buying one
• 5K/120Hz with DLSS 4 looks sharp and smooth
• Faster responsiveness, ideal for twitch-heavy titles
• Access to a larger, more flexible game catalog

The Catch:

• Only included with the Ultimate subscription (260 SEK/month)
• Rollout depends heavily on your region
• Requires a strong internet connection—45 Mbps for 4K
• 100 GB of cloud storage may not go far with today’s big games
• Streaming still can’t fully match a local gaming PC for responsiveness

Is it worth jumping in?

For gamers without a pricey rig—or those who play across laptops, tablets, or even phones—this upgrade is compelling. It means AAA-level performance can now reach devices far too weak to handle such games on their own.

But for players with a powerful setup already, paying a subscription fee might not add much. The decision comes down to convenience, internet stability, and whether you want to offload the heavy lifting to Nvidia’s servers.

In short

The RTX 5080 update for GeForce NOW brings:

• Near-PC quality performance in the cloud
• Smooth 5K/120Hz gameplay
• Smarter visuals with DLSS 4
• Lower latency and access to your Steam library

Barriers remain—price, storage limits, and internet demands—but for the right gamer, this could finally make cloud gaming feel like a true replacement for owning a dedicated PC.

Quick FAQ

When is RTX 5080 coming to GeForce NOW?
Nvidia announced it at Gamescom 2025. Rollout varies by region.

What does it cost?
Access requires the Ultimate plan, priced at about 260 SEK per month.

What kind of internet do I need?
Nvidia recommends at least 45 Mbps for a smooth 4K experience. Lower speeds are supported at reduced quality.

Do all PC games work on GeForce NOW?
Not every game, but the catalog is robust: over 2,300 supported titles, with more than 2,200 Steam games ready to install in the cloud.