CES 2025: NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming to come to India in 2025 | Tech Tips
Alongside the much-awaited NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs, the company has also announced the launch of its popular cloud gaming service, GeForce Now, in India by mid-2025. Revealed at CES 2025, the company aims to tap into the growing gaming market in the country, offering players an affordable way to experience top-tier games without the need for high-end gaming PCs or consoles.
What is GeForce NOW?
GeForce NOW is NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform that lets gamers stream video games directly to their devices. Instead of downloading games and relying on powerful hardware, the games are run on NVIDIA’s servers, and the visuals are streamed to your device over the internet. This means players can enjoy cutting-edge graphics and performance, even on older laptops, smartphones, or smart TVs.
The way it works is that the service utilizes NVIDIA’s advanced GPUs in its cloud data centres to render games and stream them to users in real-time. All players need is a compatible device, a stable internet connection, and a GeForce NOW subscription to start gaming instantly.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW coming to India
NVIDIA has stated that the first GeForce RTX 4080-powered data centre will launch in India in the first half of this year. This is crucial for cloud gaming, as high latency can cause delays between player inputs and on-screen actions, ruining the gaming experience. By using servers located within the country, NVIDIA aims to deliver a seamless experience.
As of now, there is no word on pricing, with more details to be revealed closer to the launch date. Globally, GeForce Now offers multiple tiers, including a free tier with limited playtime and premium tiers for enhanced performance and priority access. It’s worth noting that NVIDIA understands the growing demand for cloud gaming in India, thanks to high-end hardware being mostly out of reach for most consumers. As such, we can expect them to factor this in with the pricing of their memberships.
Supported games and platforms
GeForce Now supports a vast library of over 1,500 games, including popular titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, and The Witcher 3. Additionally, NVIDIA also announced that upcoming titles such as DOOM: The Dark Ages and Avowed will also be available at launch on PC this year. It’s worth noting that to use GeForce NOW, gamers must already own the game. Users can link their existing game libraries from platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect, though, meaning there’s no need to repurchase games.
As for platforms, the service works across various devices, including Windows PCs, macOS, Android smartphones, iPhones, and even some smart TVs. NVIDIA also announced a dedicated app for the Steam Deck, enabling seamless integration with the popular handheld gaming device. This means handheld gamers will be able to enjoy a gaming experience similar to a GeForce RTX 4080 GPU on their Steam Deck. Additionally, since all the processing is taken care of in the cloud, one can expect better battery life too.
Furthermore, the platform is expanding support to Apple Vision Pro spatial computers, Meta Quest 3 and 3S, and Pico virtual- and mixed-reality headsets. This ensures gamers can enjoy their favourite titles on cutting-edge hardware.
The fact remains that premium gaming is still a dream for most gamers in the country. With the arrival of GeForce Now, Indian gamers can finally look forward to experiencing high-quality gaming without investing in expensive hardware. As NVIDIA continues to expand its cloud gaming footprint, this move could redefine how games are played in the country.
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