Overview
- Xbox Full Screen Experience is now testable by Windows and Xbox Insiders on desktops, laptops and 2‑in‑1 PCs, offering a controller‑first interface that trims background activity.
- Advanced Shader Delivery is being broadened beyond handhelds with early integration for additional hardware and storefronts, and Microsoft reports first‑run load‑time cuts of over 80% in Avowed and over 95% in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
- Auto Super Resolution, an OS‑level AI upscaler, will enter public preview on the ROG Xbox Ally X in early 2026 using the Ryzen AI NPU after debuting on Snapdragon X Copilot+ PCs.
- Microsoft says upcoming work targets background workload management, power and scheduling, graphics‑stack efficiency and drivers, while AMD’s driver and UMA improvements that began on handhelds now benefit more Windows devices; the company also highlights Windows on Arm gains like AVX/AVX2 emulation support and expanded anti‑cheat coverage.
- Journalists note many changes remain in preview and say SteamOS still offers a smoother handheld experience, leaving open questions about how much these updates will shift gamer preference.