‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW

September has officially arrived, and with it comes a massive expansion for the GeForce NOW library. This month, NVIDIA is rolling out 28 new titles to its cloud gaming service, headlined by the highly anticipated launch of NBA 2K27. This year’s basketball simulation is particularly notable for its integration of NVIDIA’s cutting-edge DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, marking a significant leap forward in cloud-based visual fidelity.

Through a strategic collaboration between NVIDIA, Visual Concepts, and 2K, this new rendering technology brings unprecedented levels of lighting accuracy and material detail to the virtual hardwood. The result is a broadcast-quality aesthetic that feels more authentic than ever before.

Elevating the Game: NBA 2K27 and DLSS 5

The integration of DLSS 5 into NBA 2K27 is designed to push the boundaries of sports realism. By utilizing 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, the game engine can dynamically enhance lighting and surface textures, ensuring that every detail—from the way light interacts with an athlete’s skin to the intricate facial geometry—is rendered with lifelike precision.

"DLSS 5 enhances and tunes lighting and materials to make the action feel even more lifelike — from how light catches hair and skin to the detail preserved in the facial geometry of real-world athletes — achieving new levels of authenticity."

For GeForce NOW Ultimate members, this visual upgrade is available immediately upon launch. By streaming from a GeForce RTX 5080-powered rig in the cloud, players can bypass lengthy downloads and storage management, jumping straight into the action with top-tier visual fidelity across a wide range of devices, including PCs, Macs, handhelds, and smart TVs.

Dark Fantasy and Samurai Action

Beyond the court, this week’s update brings two major titles that cater to fans of dark fantasy and historical action.

The Blood of Dawnwalker

Rebel Wolves’ The Blood of Dawnwalker makes its debut on the service, inviting players into a gritty, 14th-century European setting ravaged by war, plague, and a burgeoning vampire threat. Players step into the shoes of Coen, a young Dawnwalker struggling to protect his family while navigating the dual nature of his humanity and his cursed vampiric strength. The gameplay loop is defined by a day-night cycle that fundamentally alters Coen’s abilities and the choices available to the player, making every exploration and combat encounter feel unique.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom’s latest entry in the iconic series, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, also arrives on GeForce NOW this week. Set in a twisted, supernatural version of Edo-period Kyoto, the game tasks players with mastering the mystical Oni Gauntlet to fend off the Genma menace. With its emphasis on precise swordplay and soul-absorbing mechanics, it is a must-play for fans of classic action titles. Ultimate members can experience these clashes with the full power of RTX 5080-class performance, now also compatible with the newly supported Firefox browser.

This Week’s Full Lineup

The following titles are joining the GeForce NOW library this week:

• Breathedge 2 (Steam, Aug. 31)
• Serious Sam: Shatterverse (Steam, Aug. 31)
• Crimson Moon (Steam, Sept. 1)
• The Blood of Dawnwalker (Steam, Sept. 2)
• NBA 2K27 (Steam, Sept. 3)
• SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed (Steam/Xbox/Game Pass, Sept. 3)
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Steam, Sept. 4)
• How to Fish (Steam)
• Shelves and Sorcery: Tidy Up the Enchanted Shop (Steam)
• VHOLUME (Steam)

Looking Ahead: September’s Roadmap

The momentum continues throughout the month with a steady stream of releases. Players can look forward to:

• Sept. 8: Bus Simulator 27, Halloween: The Game, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, Wanderburg
• Sept. 10: Shroom and Gloom, WARDOGS, Welcome to Elderfield
• Sept. 15: Active Matter, Aniimo, Train Sim World 7
• Sept. 17: The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410
• Sept. 24: CONTROL Resonant
• Sept. 29: Nivalis Nights
• Additional titles: Mixtape, Neon White, Outer Wilds, Stray, What Remains of Edith Finch

A Strong Finish to August

In addition to the scheduled announcements, August saw an influx of 18 surprise additions to the library, including Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo, The Thaumaturge, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and several classics from GOG, such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Baldur’s Gate 3.

Getting Started with GeForce NOW

For those who have yet to experience cloud gaming, NVIDIA offers a convenient day pass. This allows users to test the premium, RTX-powered experience before committing to a full monthly membership. Furthermore, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward the first month of a subscription, providing a low-friction entry point for those looking to play the latest releases without the need for high-end local hardware.

Whether you are looking to dominate the court in NBA 2K27 or survive the night in The Blood of Dawnwalker, GeForce NOW continues to be the premier destination for high-fidelity gaming in the cloud. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.