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- NVIDIA unveiled a major Project G-Assist update at Gamescom 2025, introducing a more efficient AI model that reduces VRAM consumption by 40% and expands compatibility to all RTX GPUs with at least 6GB VRAM, including laptops.
- The revamped G-Assist assistant enables users to manage RTX system settings via voice or text, perform diagnostics, access performance metrics, and customize GPU and peripheral features such as keyboard lighting.
- Through a partnership with mod.io, NVIDIA launched the G-Assist Plug-In Hub, allowing users to find and install community-built plugins with natural language commands. Featured hackathon entries ranged from productivity tools to AI research assistants and image generators.
- Winners of the NVIDIA and ModDB RTX Remix Mod Contest were announced, with Painkiller RTX Remix by Binq_Adams receiving top honors among $50,000 in prizes. RTX Remix continues to grow, now supporting over 350 projects and more than 100 released mods.
- A forthcoming RTX Remix update arriving September 2025 will introduce path-traced particle effects for enhanced visuals in classic games. G-Assist will also add laptop-focused features like NVIDIA BatteryBoost and Battery OPS this fall.
Impact
By extending G-Assist to a wider base of RTX hardware and cultivating a robust plugin ecosystem, NVIDIA further cements its lead in AI-powered PC gaming tools as competitors like AMD and Intel race to catch up. These moves deepen user engagement and create new standards in modding and in-game assistance, potentially boosting RTX adoption and reinforcing NVIDIA’s software-driven competitive edge.
