Microsoft starts testing new game features in Insider Preview builds

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Updated onApril 20, 2023

updated onApril 20, 2023

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Greatnews forWindows Insiders!TheInsidersin the Fast ring have already got access to theWindows 10Insider Preview Build 18334(19H1).The build comes with variouschanges, fixes, and improvements this time with a focus on gaming on Windows.

The currentupdatehas been released following the announcements made by the Redmond giant to makeXbox Live available toAndroid, iOS, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Windows users. As you can see, theupdatefocuses mainly on theXbox LiveGamertagonWindows 10,so we can assume that Microsoft has already started to prepare for the expansion.

Windows 10 19h1 gaming improvements

As we have already mentioned, thisWindows 10Insider Preview build is now available with a handful of improvements for the Settings app, mouse and keyboard, Search, Cortana, language and Nearby sharing. While some significant changes for the Narrator have also been shipped with the package.

Windows 10 build18334 known issues

As we know that everything comes with a tradeoff. Therefore, you will also have to face a bunch of known issues. You might have to face the failure for Install button in the Microsoft Store or a wonky title screen.

While the most annoying part of the known issues could be ananti-cheat tool(Battleye) used by PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite might fail to work.

So, if you are not interested torisk the integrity of our main system, it is recommended that you should stick with the Slow ring.You can have a look at the complete set of fixes, improvements, along with known issues forWindows 10Insider Preview build 18334 on theWindows Blog.

How to download the update?

For now, theupdateis only available to theWindows Insidersin the Fast ring. If you are one of them, theupdatewill be automatically downloaded on your device.

Moreover, you can simply check for newupdatesforInsider Preview Build 18334by navigating toSettings »Update & Security»Windows Update » Check forupdates.

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