Dial Up the Cloud: NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Controls Arrive on GeForce NOW

This week’s GFN Thursday brings a significant upgrade to the cloud gaming experience, empowering GeForce NOW members with granular control over their visual fidelity and performance. NVIDIA is rolling out new DLSS 4.5 settings, allowing users to fine-tune their streaming experience regardless of the hardware they are using locally. Alongside these technical enhancements, the library sees a massive influx of new titles, headlined by the full 1.0 launch of Enshrouded and the high-octane action of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.

Fine-Tuning the Cloud: The Power of DLSS 4.5

NVIDIA is bridging the gap between local high-end rigs and cloud streaming by introducing DLSS 4.5 controls directly into the GeForce NOW interface. This update provides members with the agency to prioritize either image sharpness, responsiveness, or a balanced visual profile, ensuring that even those on older hardware can enjoy a premium experience.

The new suite of tools includes:

• DLSS Super Resolution: Enhances overall image quality and clarity.
• Dynamic Multi Frame Generation: Reduces latency and minimizes stuttering for a more fluid streaming experience.
• Ray Reconstruction: Elevates the quality of ray-traced visuals for more realistic lighting and reflections.

For those streaming on the top-tier GeForce RTX 5080-powered cloud rigs, the experience is further amplified, allowing for Dynamic Multi Frame Generation up to 4X. Whether you are navigating the globe-trotting missions of 007 First Light—which now features path tracing—or diving into the atmospheric horror of Resident Evil Requiem, these settings allow for a bespoke gaming experience. These controls are now accessible within the GeForce NOW application across Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Steam OS platforms.

"More control, more cloud power. NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls are now available on GeForce NOW, giving members more choice over how supported games look and perform in the cloud, even without the latest hardware."

Rise, Flameborn: Enshrouded Hits 1.0

Keen Games’ highly anticipated survival action RPG, Enshrouded, has officially exited early access. Players can now step into the role of the Flameborn, the last hope for a kingdom ravaged by a mysterious, corrupting fog.

The 1.0 release is a massive expansion, introducing a wealth of new content:

• Combat Overhaul: Nine new spells, refined mage and archer skill trees, and improved wands.
• Progression: A new biome that pushes the player level cap to 50 and the equipment cap to 55.
• Fresh Challenges: New enemy variants and upgraded Eternal spells and arrows.

By playing through GeForce NOW, members can bypass the hefty 60GB local installation, jumping straight into the action without worrying about storage space or lengthy download times.

Let the Bolts Fly: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

The grimdark universe of the 41st millennium returns with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. This fast-paced sequel to the cult-classic retro shooter ups the ante with a broader arsenal, more diverse enemy types, and a branching single-player campaign that spans treacherous new worlds.

Players can choose between two distinct protagonists: the formidable Sternguard Veteran Malum Caedo or the agile Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath. Each character offers unique playstyles and abilities, ensuring that the purge of heresy feels fresh across every biome, from dense jungle swamps to towering hive cities. GeForce NOW ensures that the campaign is ready to stream instantly, eliminating the need for hardware upgrades or waiting for progress bars to fill.

A Growing Library: New Additions

Beyond the marquee releases, the GeForce NOW library continues to expand with a diverse array of titles arriving this week:

• Deep Dish Dungeon (Steam, Oct. 13)
• Planet Zoo 2 (Steam, Oct. 13)
• Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition (Steam, Oct. 13)
• Valor Mortis (Steam, Oct. 13)
• Among the Trolls (Steam, Oct. 14)
• over the hill (Steam, Oct. 14)
• Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (Steam, Oct. 14)
• Beyond These Stars (Steam/Xbox, Oct. 15)
• Tenebris Somnia (Steam, Oct. 16)
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered (Xbox/Microsoft Store)

Looking Ahead: DLSS 5 and Performance Gains

NVIDIA is also pushing the boundaries of neural rendering. The DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering model is seeing a 2X performance improvement, allowing for even more impressive lighting and material fidelity at high frame rates. This upgraded model is set to make its debut in NBA 2K27 on October 16, arriving simultaneously on GeForce NOW, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, and RTX Spark laptops.

For those curious about the power of cloud gaming, NVIDIA continues to offer a day pass option. This allows users to test the full suite of premium features before committing to a monthly subscription, with the added benefit of applying the cost of the day pass toward their first month of membership. Whether you are looking to test the new DLSS 4.5 controls or simply want to dive into the latest releases, the cloud has never been more accessible.