NVIDIA opened its Gamescom 2025 celebrations with a major showcase streamed from Santa Clara, California, offering a deep dive into its latest advancements in RTX technology. While the event did not reveal new hardware, it placed significant emphasis on DLSS 4, GeForce Now enhancements, RTX-enabled titles, and community-driven programs.
The presentation began with a visually striking RTX trailer from developer Motion Blur, setting the stage for a technology-focused lineup. NVIDIA highlighted how its latest graphics innovations, including DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, have now been integrated into more than 175 games and applications. According to the company, over ten new RTX titles featuring DLSS 4 were announced during the event, underscoring its push for broader adoption.
Borderlands 4 at the Forefront
One of the showcase’s most anticipated reveals was Borderlands 4, confirmed to be optimized with DLSS 4 and bundled with select GeForce RTX 50 series purchases. Set on the new planet Chyros, the game introduces antagonist the Timekeeper, and follows the Vault Hunters’ journey to thwart his rule. Gearbox developers noted that PC performance has been elevated to new heights, with DLSS 4 ensuring smooth 4K gameplay alongside ultrawide monitor support. The team described it as the most customizable and graphically ambitious entry in the series so far.
Community and Modding Initiatives
NVIDIA also underscored its community engagement through initiatives like GeForce Rewards, Verified Priority Access for Founders Edition cards, and the ongoing GeForce Summer campaign, which features a custom RTX 5090-powered PC as its grand prize. The GeForce Garage team highlighted creative builds from the community, encouraging participation through platforms like Reddit’s r/Battlestations.
Modding was another focal point, with the announcement of winners in NVIDIA’s $50,000 RTX Remix contest. Painkiller Remixed claimed multiple awards, while projects such as Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines RTX and I-Ninja also received recognition. A new Path Traced particle system, launching in September, promises to bring advanced visual effects to the RTX Remix toolset.
Expanding AI and Cloud Gaming
AI also had its share of attention with updates to Project G-Assist, NVIDIA’s experimental AI assistant. The software now features expanded plug-in support, including a new hub built with mod.io, and is compatible with RTX GPUs starting from 6GB. Meanwhile, NVIDIA ACE showcased the future of interactive storytelling, with demos illustrating more natural conversations between players and non-playable characters.
The GeForce Now platform saw its largest upgrade in a decade. New RTX 5080 servers powered by Blackwell architecture will debut in September, bringing lower latency and a cinematic streaming mode. A new “Install to Play” feature will allow instant streaming of supported Steam titles, while Steam Deck users will benefit from 90 FPS streaming with improved battery efficiency.
Looking Ahead with RTX Titles
The showcase concluded with trailers for upcoming RTX-enabled games, including Phantom Blade Zero and Hell is Us. The final spotlight was on Resident Evil: Requiem, Capcom’s ninth mainline entry, which launches in February 2026. With Path Traced lighting and DLSS 4, the title aims to deliver the most immersive entry in the franchise’s thirty-year history.
NVIDIA’s Gamescom 2025 presentation offered a sweeping view of the company’s ongoing efforts across hardware, cloud gaming, and AI integration. By combining technical advancements with community-driven projects, NVIDIA reaffirmed its place at the forefront of the gaming industry while teasing players with the future of RTX-powered experiences.
