Microsoft is making significant strides in enhancing the gaming experience on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs. The tech giant is currently rolling out new features aimed at expanding the library of games that can be played on these devices, a move that promises to invigorate the gaming landscape for users of Qualcomm-powered machines.
In a notable update, Microsoft has introduced the capability to download ARM64 compatible games directly through its Xbox app for Windows on Arm. This feature is now available for Windows Insiders, allowing them to install games locally rather than relying solely on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Previously, users of devices like the Qualcomm-powered Surface Pro 12 were limited to cloud gaming options. With this update, a selection of ARM64 games from PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be accessible for the first time on these devices.
Collaboration between Microsoft’s Windows and Xbox teams has been pivotal in this initiative, ensuring that the Xbox app is compatible with the extensive Game Pass catalog. Furthermore, the company has indicated that it is actively developing additional features that will facilitate the playing of even more games on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs in the upcoming months.
Microsoft initially launched an ARM64 version of its Xbox app back in 2022; however, the availability of natively compiled games for Windows on Arm was limited at that time. Today, users can conveniently check the Windows on Arm ready site to identify which games perform optimally on their devices.
