It’s been a tough post-launch period for Windows 11, with its reception from gamers having been less than great. When an OS tanks your gaming performance, that’s to be expected somewhat. With the latest Windows 11 update, however, things may be looking up for us gamers.
Is windows 11 worth it for gaming?
Windows 11 touts a host of features for gaming. Faster load times, automatic HDR, and Xbox integration are the key features. Combined with Microsoft’s apparent focus on gaming, Windows 11 will likely be the best Windows for gaming yet. Just, not yet.
How do I get Windows 11 for gaming?
If you want to give it a go, you can direct download from the Windows Update Catalog. There are a few other things you can do to optimise Windows 11 for gaming, as well, in case you’re thinking of making the leap.
How to optimize Windows 11 for gaming?
Prioritize GPU in Specific Games. Press the Windows key and search for Graphics. Hit Enter and open the Graphics Settings menu. Select a game and click on Options. Select whatever GPU option you want to use with the game and hit Save. Power gaming users probably use AMD or NVIDIA’s driver-based capture/record settings.
Can I upgrade to Windows 11 for free?
If your PC qualifies, upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10 will be free. And if you’ve been beta-testing Windows 11 already and your PC meets the minimum requirements, you should be able to upgrade to the final version of Windows 11 on launch day.
You might be asking “How do I upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows Insider?”
Link the Microsoft account you used to sign up to Windows Insider, then select Release Preview. Reboot your PC, then head to Settings > Update & Security, and you should see an option to upgrade to Windows 11. But do I actually need Windows 11?