It’s gonna be May — and the cloud’s in full festival mode.
16 games are joining GeForce NOW this month, including new AAA titles arriving on launch day from Steam, Xbox, PC Game Pass and GOG, so members can stream their PC libraries instantly across almost any device. Headline launches include the highly anticipated _Forza Horizon 6_ and _007 First Light,_ both ready to hit the cloud on day one.
Meanwhile, the GeForce NOW Ultimate membership dials things up with expanded RTX 5080‑class performance across the cloud gaming library, bringing higher frame rates, richer visuals and more responsive gameplay to even more of the games members already love. Ultimate members now get priority access to RTX 5080‑class rigs, making it easier than ever to tap into next‑generation PC power from almost any device.
GeForce NOW is also celebrating 30 years of Firaxis in style, with more of the studio’s classics coming as Install‑to‑Play titles for instant access — just in time for a Steam celebration sale on select Firaxis games supported in the cloud.
And this week kicks things off with six new games dropping into the cloud, setting the stage for a May packed with new adventures.
The Cloud Keeps Getting Bigger
AAA titles are landing throughout the month on their launch dates. Members can pick them up from their favorite PC stores — Steam, Xbox, PC Game Pass and GOG — and stream their PC gaming libraries instantly on GeForce NOW without having to repurchase titles to play across devices.
The highly anticipated titles hitting the cloud this month include:
_Stream it on GeForce NOW._
_Forza Horizon 6_from Playground Games: The Horizon festival is back and bigger than ever. This is Horizon Japan — stretching from the iconic downtown streets of Tokyo City all the way to the snowy Japanese Alps — introducing the most dense and vertical map yet. A massive new open world, a stacked car roster and that legendary “one more race” energy are all heading to GeForce NOW on the title’s launch date. Members can pick it up on PC via Steam and Xbox, including Game Pass, then hit full throttle from the cloud on almost any device.
_007 First Light_from IO Interactive: The game brings a modern James Bond origin story to the cloud when it launches Wednesday, May 27, for PC, inviting members to step into the shadows as Bond begins his journey. Experience a mix of stealth and action built around a “breathing” gameplay loop with IOI’s cinematic, set piece-driven storytelling. Approach encounters through stealth, direct action or creative improvisation, with multiple viable paths to each objective that let players define Bond’s style. It’s ready on day one for players grabbing it on Steam, Xbox on PC or GOG.
GeForce NOW Ultimate is expanding what premium cloud gaming looks like. Starting today, Ultimate members can stream even more of their games on RTX 5080 virtual gaming rigs — bringing the power of the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX architecture to a wide range of titles.
This update significantly broadens access to 5080 performance beyond the list of GeForce RTX 5080-optimized titles. Now, across nearly the entire GeForce NOW Ready-to-Play library, members can experience higher frame rates, richer visuals, and more responsive gameplay by default at up to 5K 120 frames per second or 360 fps at 1080p.
With RTX 5080 in the cloud, Ultimate members unlock the same cutting-edge features available to GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU owners. That includes NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology for sharper image quality and higher performance, NVIDIA Reflex for reduced system latency and faster input response, and advanced ray tracing for more lifelike lighting and reflections.
With RTX 5080 powering the default Ultimate experience, GeForce NOW delivers next-generation performance to more games, extending the value of a GeForce NOW membership. See more details in the knowledgebase article.
30 Years of ‘One More Turn’
_Happy 30th, O mighty Firaxis Games._
GeForce NOW is celebrating three decades of Firaxis — the legendary studio behind _Civilization_ and _XCOM_— with a growing lineup of some of the best strategy games on the cloud.
Throughout May, GeForce NOW is rolling out a collection of classic Firaxis games, available as Install-to-Play titles for instant access. Expanding beyond _Civilization V_ and _Civilization VI_ and the series’ signature “one more turn” gameplay, GeForce NOW will showcase the studio’s broader legacy.
Take to the stars in _Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth_, lay tracks in _Sid Meier’s Railroads!_, defend the globe in _XCOM 2_, and command the skies in _Ace Patrol_ and _Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies_.
Add to that the anniversary celebration on Steam with discounts of up to 90% on games in the Firaxis catalog for a limited time. It’s the perfect time for members to build their Firaxis collection in the cloud.
May-jor New Games
_One wrong turn from glory to graveyard._
_Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era_ is the official prequel that returns to the roots of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed turn-based strategy series. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome foes in solo and multiplayer, set against a grim, war-torn world of uneasy alliances and hard choices. Now available to stream on GeForce NOW, every decision shapes a path defined by power, strategy and hard-earned victories
_All roads lead to Rome. Some also lead directly into a volcano._
_Anno 117: PAX Romana_ is turning up the heat with its first downloadable content (DLC), Prophecies of Ash, dropping a massive new volcanic island into the heart of the Roman empire. Build a thriving city on Cinis, juggle new production chains like obsidian crafting and new items, and try to stay on the good side of Vulcan — a new deity to worship — while a very active volcano looks in the background. Additionally, the DLC introduces a new resource a new trader, Ceacilia, and several new specialists. Available to stream on GeForce NOW, the DLC is ready to play without waiting on big downloads or patches — just jump in, claim the new land and see whether the empire can handle a little fire and brimstone.
Check out what else is available this week:
- _Global Rescue_(New release on Steam, April 27)
- _s&box_(New release on Steam, April 28)
- _Far Far West_(New release on Steam, April 28)
- _INDUSTRIA 2_(New release on Steam, April 29)
- _Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era_ (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 30)
- _Bus Bound_(New release on Steam, April 30)
And look forward to the games coming throughout the month:
- _Conan Exiles_(New release on Steam and Epic Games Store, May 5)
- _Dead as Disco_(New release on Steam, May 5)
- _HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME_(New release on Steam, May 7)
- _Outbound_(New release on Steam, May 14)
- _Starminer_(New release on Steam, May 27)
- _Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core_(New release on Steam, May 18)
- _Forza Horizon 6_ (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, May 19)
- _Luna Abyss_(New release on Steam, May 21)
- _ZERO PARADES_ (New release on Steam, May 21)
- _007 First Light_ (New release on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on the Microsoft store, May 27)
- _Hotel Architect_(Steam)
- _Kiln_ (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass)
- _Nuclear Option_(Steam)
- _Sintopia_(Steam)
- _Sudden Strike 5_(Steam)
- _Super Battle Golf_(Steam)
Adding to April
In addition to the 10 games announced last month, 11 more joined the GeForce NOW library:
- _‘83_ (Steam)
- _Crimson Desert_(Xbox, available to play via Xbox Play Anywhere)
- _DayZ_ (Xbox, available on Game Pass)
- _Diablo III_(Ubisoft Connect)
- _MapleStory M_ (Steam)
- _Morbid Metal_ (Steam)
- _PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK – Demo_ (Steam)
- _Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition_ (Steam and Ubisoft)
- _Tides of Tomorrow_(Steam)
- _Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors_(Xbox)
- _Windrose_(Steam)
_Outbound_ didn’t make it to the cloud this month due to its launch date being moved. Stay tuned to GFN Thursdays for the latest.
What are you planning to play this weekend?
