Advancements in Arm Gaming with Windows 11
Microsoft has recently introduced the Snapdragon X-based Copilot+ PCs, showcasing the company’s efforts to enhance the gaming experience on Arm-powered devices. With features like Prism emulation, Auto SR super-resolution upscaling, anti-cheat compatibility, and a partnership with Linaro, Microsoft is aiming to provide a seamless gaming experience on Windows 11.
According to Jay DiFuria from Microsoft, the new Copilot+ PCs are equipped with cutting-edge processing power from the CPU, GPU, and NPU, making them a significant step forward for Arm gaming. Windows 11 24H2 includes various new capabilities that leverage the high-performance hardware of these devices, offering an improved gaming experience.
Prism, the emulator used to run x86 or x64 Windows apps and games on Arm-based PCs, automatically converts the code to Arm64 without developer intervention. This, combined with the powerful Snapdragon X processors and Auto SR, enables modern games like “Baldur’s Gate 3” to run smoothly on these devices.
Furthermore, Microsoft has addressed the issue of anti-cheat compatibility, ensuring that popular games requiring anti-cheat software like BattlEye and Denuvo Anti-Cheat can run seamlessly on Windows 11 on Arm. Additionally, the collaboration with Linaro has resulted in over 1200 PC games supporting a good experience on Snapdragon X-based PCs.
Overall, the advancements in Arm gaming with Windows 11 are impressive, offering performance levels typically seen in dedicated graphics card setups. This level of performance is currently unique to Snapdragon X-based PCs, making them a compelling choice for gamers looking for high-quality gaming experiences on the go.
