NVIDIA GameStream client Moonlight launches v5.0 with custom FPS, AV1 codec, and more

Moonlight, the open-source NVIDIA GameStream client renowned for enabling users to play their PC games on virtually any device, has launched its version 5.0. This significant update comes nearly a year after the previous one, bringing a plethora of new features and improvements.

The latest version of Moonlight introduces custom FPS values and AV1 codec streaming, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Other new features include horizontal scrolling, native multitouch input, and support for up to 16 game pads. For Wayland users, Moonlight 5.0 also provides frame pacing support.

The 5.0 version also brings with it platform support enhancements, behavior modifications, and dependency updates. Moreover, numerous bug fixes have been made to improve the software's overall performance and stability. This major update is expected to significantly impact gamers across all platforms, providing an elevated gaming experience regardless of their location.