GeForce Now is upgrading its mid-tier subscription and re-naming it “Performance,” unlocking 1440p and ultrawide capability for more membership plans than just Ultimate. The most expensive plan is also getting a very useful upgrade.
GeForce Now has made some impressive headway in the last couple of years. The service went from being a really neat concept to a viable option for gamers. Streaming games through GeForce Now actually yields a good experience, even with none of the working hardware being local to your device.
The service has seen a couple of momentous upgrades in that time. Not too long ago, the Ultimate membership was suited up with the ability to stream up to 4K in 120fps or even 240fps in 1440p.
Today, GeForce Now announced that the middle tier would be changing names, moving to the “Performance” membership. The new tier will offer 1440p gaming with support for ultrawide monitors. That improvement means users can access a higher resolution on devices that take on a wider aspect ratio for less money per month.
The Performance tier will stick to the same middle-ground price of $9.99/month.
The Ultimate tier is essentially staying the same, except for a small but significant change. Nvidia is adding the ability for Ultimate members to save in-game graphics across sessions. This is something users have been looking for in the service. The tier will still offer 4K at 120fps and ultrawide capability.
GeForce Now also noted that new users who sign up after January 1 for any tier, including the new Performance membership, will see a monthly playtime max set at 100 hours. For some perspective, that’s around 3.3 hours a day in a normal month. For users who rely on GeForce Now as their main gaming rig, this monthly time limit might seem like a pretty big restriction.
The 100-hour limit goes for both Ultimate and Performance tiers. The service notes that the new limit is in place to prevent long queue times and allows the company to provide “unparalleled quality and speed.” GeForce Now says the change will only affect 6% of users. Current subscribers will not have a limit until January 1, 2026.
GeForce Now’s new Performance tier and upgraded Ultimate tier are available now on it’s website.
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