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Windows gaming in 2025 is shaped by three key developments: handheld consoles like the ROG Ally that behave more like dedicated gaming devices, meaningful progress for Windows on Arm with improved emulation and native titles, and DirectX 12 features such as DXR 1.2 and neural rendering hooks that make ray tracing and AI-driven graphics more practical. These shifts are supported by software infrastructure including Advanced Shader Delivery, Prism emulation updates, and anti-cheat compatibility improvements. Together, they change where and how players choose to game on Windows, making handhelds, Arm devices, and advanced graphics more accessible than before.
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    Windows 11 Gaming in 2025: Handhelds, Arm progress and DXR 1.2

    Windows 11’s gaming story in 2025 reads less like an incremental update and more like a deliberate course correction: handhelds that behave like consoles, meaningful progress for Windows on Arm, and DirectX features that make ray tracing and AI-driven rendering practical beyond demos. These...
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