Tesla rolled out its annual 'Holiday Update,' bringing several new features to its cars, including for Apple Music and Steam games. Following the update, Tesla owners will not only be able to stream Apple Music directly on their car, but also access thousands of Steam games on their Tesla touchscreen.
At CES 2023, games from the GeForce Now platform on their Android- or browser-based in-vehicle infotainment systems.
GeForce Now Has Over 1,500 Titles
It is worth noting that the deal between NVIDIA and the automakers is seemingly at a very early stage with the modalities likely still being worked out between the parties. That being the case, the company did not provide any details on timelines or vehicle models, meaning it's impossible to tell which cars will get the new feature and which ones will miss out. It's also not immediately clear if the service will start rolling out in the foreseeable future or if this is still a work in progress.
According to NVIDIA, the ability to stream games in cars will soon be a major part of the in-vehicle entertainment experience. With autonomous cars expected to become mainstream in the coming decades, automakers and consumer electronics companies are betting on more comprehensive in-car entertainment systems that will be able to keep riders occupied during their daily commute. In a new-age automotive landscape where the interior of the car will become more of a living space, NVIDIA believes that "consumers will focus more on features such as digital assistants, beautiful graphic displays and streaming content as they make vehicle buying decisions."
As pointed out by NVIDIA, GeForce Now features more than 1,500 titles, including over 1,000 that are playable with a controller. Some of those games include A Plague Tale: Requiem, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Cyberpunk 2077, all of which have cult followings among gamers around the world. NVIDIA's GeForce Now game streaming service also includes some of the most popular free games, including Fortnite, Lost Ark, and Destiny 2.
Source: NVIDIA