As Microsoft tries to make Windows 10 more adaptable with new versions and “Modes,” it’s about time PC gaming got some special attention. Besides, there are signs that the PC gaming business is still growing, even as the overall PC market declines.
Granted, Microsoft could offer a lot of these features in Windows 10 without spinning them into a separate version, but at some point the company would just be creating unwanted bloat for the rest of its users.
Brad Chacos/IDGĪ managed system for mods like Steam Workshop would give Microsoft’s Windows Store more credibility.
Even if it’s a limited system like Valve’s Steam Workshop, mod support in the Windows Store would help create some goodwill among PC gamers, while also making store exclusives like Halo Wars 2 ($40 on the Microsoft Store) and Gears of War 4 ($40 on the Microsoft Store) a lot more interesting. Ostensibly, the company is concerned that an anything-goes mod system would invite malware, and that the risks aren’t worth the potential rewards.Ī gaming edition of Windows 10 would be the perfect venue for casting those worries aside and creating a system for Windows Store mods. Although Microsoft hinted at a form of modding for Windows Store games back in 2016, the company has been quiet on the topic ever since. The entire interface would be optimized for both controller and mouse-and-keyboard input, allowing you to build a living room PC that’s more powerful and open than any Xbox console.īut perhaps the biggest issue with the Windows Store is its lack of mod support. This would allow users to launch games from any source-not just the Microsoft Store (formerly known as the Windows Store)-along with media apps such as Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify. To go a step further, this version of Windows could offer a full-screen game launcher similar to the Xbox One home screen and Steam’s Big Picture Mode. Who needs shortcuts to calendar appointments and email alerts when you could start playing games instead? While the current Game Bar shows just a few screen capture and broadcast options, an expanded version would resembled the Xbox One Guide with recent games, friend activity, achievements, and messages. Microsoft could also greatly expand the Game Bar overlay that appears when you press Win-G or the center button on an Xbox controller. Face the challenge of 49 different maps or use the easy-to-use map editor to create your own additional new worlds with dens. Develop elaborate settlements from a variety of over 25 different building types. Recent games and Xbox Live activity could appear directly on the Windows 10 lock screen for quick access. Build your kingdom with the help of hunters, soldiers, shipbuilders and more at your command. Make sure to select the listing that says build 19042, that is the final Windows 10 20H2 build.In this theoretical version of Windows, games would be faster to launch and easier to mange.
The plain Windows 10 listing can be configured as either Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro based on the license key you enter during install. Select the edition of Windows 10 you want, you can choose between Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise.
Once your ISO file is downloaded, install in a VM, burn to a DVD or build a bootable USB disk to perform a clean install of Windows 10 20H2 October Update! Need help making a bootable USB flash drive with this ISO? Check out this article which will show you how.Īlternatively, to get Windows 10 20H2 update download the Windows Insider 19042 ISO. In almost all cases, make sure to select the 64-bit version. Hit Confirm once more and customized download links will be displayed for the 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Next, you will need to select the language version you want. Scroll down and select "Windows 10" under the "Windows 10 October 2020 Update" item in the edition drop down list. To get started, head over to the download page at:
Microsoft has released the new Windows 10 20H2 update on the public download site! There you will find both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10: Check out the download links below to get started with Windows 10 October Update today! At this time the new build is available to testers before Microsoft pushes it to millions of users in the weeks ahead. The final build number of the 20H2 update is 19042 with minor revisions rolling out along with normal security updates via Windows Update. The latest update to Windows 10 known officially as the October 2020 update and 20H2 is ready for use and has begun rolling out.