At Gamescom, Nvidia is releasing its first major update to Project G‑Assist — an experimental on-device AI assistant that allows users to tune their Nvidia RTX systems with voice and text commands.
The update brings a new AI model that uses 40% less VRAM, improves tool-calling intelligence and extends G-Assist support to all RTX GPUs with 6GB or more VRAM, including laptops. Plus, a new G-Assist Plug-In Hub enables users to easily discover and download plug-ins to enable more G-Assist features.
Nvidia also announced a new path-traced particle system, coming in September to the Nvidia RTX Remix modding platform, that brings fully simulated physics, dynamic shadows and realistic reflections to visual effects.
The company also named the winners of the Nvidia and ModDB RTX Remix Mod Contest.
G-Assist gets smarter
The modern PC is a powerhouse, but unlocking its full potential means navigating a complex maze of settings across system software, GPU and peripheral utilities, control panels and more.
Project G-Assist is a free, on-device AI assistant built to cut through that complexity. It acts as a central command center, providing easy access to functions previously buried in menus through voice or text commands.
Users can ask the assistant to:
- Run diagnostics to optimise game performance
- Display or chart frame rates, latency and GPU temperatures
- Adjust GPU or even peripheral settings, such as keyboard lighting
The G-Assist update also introduces a new, significantly more efficient AI model that’s faster and uses 40% less memory while maintaining response accuracy. The more efficient model means that G-Assist can now run on all RTX GPUs with 6GB or more VRAM, including laptops.
Getting started is simple: install the Nvidia app and the latest Game Ready Driver, download the G-Assist update from the app’s home screen and press Alt+G to activate.
Another G-Assist update coming in September will introduce support for laptop-specific commands for features like Nvidia BatteryBoost and Battery OPS.
Introducing the G-Assist Plug-In Hub With Mod.io
Nvidia is collaborating with mod.io to launch the G-Assist Plug-In Hub, which allows users to access G-Assist plug-ins, as well as discover and download community-created ones.
With the mod.io plug-in, users can ask G-Assist to discover and install new plug-ins.
With the latest update, users can also directly ask G-Assist what new plug-ins are available in the hub and install them using natural language, thanks to a mod.io plug-in.
Mod It Like It’s Hot With RTX Remix
Classic PC games remain beloved for their unforgettable stories, characters and gameplay — but their dated graphics can be a barrier for new and longtime players.
Nvidia RTX Remix enables modders to revitalise timeless titles with the latest Nvidia gaming technologies — bridging nostalgic gameplay with modern visuals.
Since the platform’s release, the RTX Remix modding community has grown with over 350 active projects and over 100 mods released. The mods span a catalogue of beloved games like Half-Life 2, Need for Speed: Underground, Portal 2 and Deus Ex — and have amassed over 2-million downloads.