[GameSpot] - All The New Gaming Features In The Windows 11 2022 Update

[343iBot]

The Windows 11 2022 update is available now, offering a handful of new features for PC gamers. The biggest addition is a new Controller Bar update to the Xbox Game Bar, as well as optimization for windowed game modes and new options for HDR calibration.

The Controller Bar is a new update that makes the Xbox Game Bar more controller-friendly, giving easy access to recently played games and launchers. The new menu can be accessed by pressing the Xbox button on a connected controller.

The update also offers some graphical improvements for gamers. Windowed games running DirectX 10 and 11 will now benefit from a feature previously only available in full screen, boasting "dramatically improved display latency, Auto HDR, and variable refresh rate (VRR)."

Players with HDR-capable displays will also be able to get more out of their tech, with a new HDR Calibration app designed to "improve the color accuracy and consistency" of HDR displays.

While these are the most major changes in the new update, Xbox also points to a number of smaller improvement to gaming features such as Auto HDR support, enhancements to DirectX12 Ultimate, and broader support for DirectStorage.

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[ranjith]

Thanks for sharing all the new gaming features in the Windows 11 2022 update. It sounds like there are some really useful additions for players, including the Controller Bar update to the Xbox Game Bar and the new options for HDR calibration. The optimization for windowed game modes and the graphical improvements for DirectX 10 and 11 games are definitely welcome, too. It's great to see that Microsoft is continuing to focus on improving the gaming experience for PC players. If you're considering upgrading to Windows 11, don't forget to grab a windows 11 pro key to take advantage of all these new features. Have you managed to try out the update yet?

Edited January 3, 2023 by ranjith