Microsoft has made a big pledge to invest $1 billion into PC gaming for 2021. The commitment has garnered both excitement and curiosity from the PC gaming community, as it could indicate some major changes in how the tech giant approaches gaming.
Microsoft is hoping to attract more gamers to PC gaming in 2021 with their large investment. It will increase its suite of PC gaming tools and services, such as Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Live, DirectX, DirectX Ray-Tracing, Xbox Live for PC and the Xbox app on Windows. Microsoft hopes these services will empower developers to create bigger and better gaming experiences for PC gamers.
The investment is also expected to bring more exclusive PC games to Xbox Game Pass for PC. Microsoft has already announced plans to launch several exclusive games, such as State of Decay 2, Gears 5, Sea of Thieves, and Gears Tactics. The investment is also likely to bring more top-tier console and also PC-only titles like Age of Empires and Microsoft Flight Simulator.
In addition to the investment, Microsoft is also planning to expand Xbox Live support for PC gamers. This includes support for game streaming, cross-play, and social features, such as clubs and Game DVR. The company is also planning to launch its Xbox Series X/S consoles to the PC platform, allowing players to enjoy the best of both worlds.
If Microsoft succeeds in its plans, then PC gamers will benefit from a plethora of new games and features in 2021. Microsoft will be able to push its gaming platform further, giving players a huge variety of experiences and more control over their gaming experience. It will be exciting to see what the future holds for PC gaming.