Microsoft Edge aims to become a browser for gamers: new Game Bar functionality

Microsoft Edge is making an attempt to gain the attention of gamers by adding unique features that make it easier to access information without having to minimize the game. Now, with Game Bar, the central hub for gamers on Windows, users can open Microsoft Edge right while they’re gaming.

What is Game Bar?

Game Bar is a built-in Windows tool that gives players access to various features without leaving the game. Through it, you can:

• make screenshots;
• record video;
• check system performance.

With the latest update, Game Bar now supports integration with Microsoft Edge, allowing users to:

• search for information;
• read guides;
• communicate without having to minimize the game using Alt-Tab.

Microsoft Edge integration features

1. Single profile and settings
   The built-in version of Edge uses the same profile as the desktop version of the browser. This means that:
   • all autofill settings and passwords are preserved;
   • access to previously visited sites remains.
2. Automatic Game Recognition
   The browser can detect what game you are playing and automatically download useful information.
   The following games are currently supported:
   • Baldur’s Gate 3
   • Diablo IV
   • Fortnite
   • Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
   • League of Legends
   • Minecraft
   • Overwatch 2
   • Roblox
   • Valorant
3. Browser Window Lock
   Edge can be locked to the screen so that the window remains visible even after the Game Bar is closed. This is handy for quick access to information or chats.

How do I activate Game Assist in Microsoft Edge?

To try the new feature, follow these steps:

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1. Install the beta version of Microsoft Edge Insider.
2. Go to “Settings” (Settings and more “…”) → “Game Assist”.
3. Install the Game Assist widget.
4. After that, the widget will be available through the Game Bar.

Benefits for gamers

Microsoft Edge’s integration with Game Bar makes the browser a great choice for those who frequently search for strategies, chat with friends, or read guides while playing games. The convenience of not having to minimize the window and automatically downloading relevant information allows you to focus on the process rather than switching between tasks.

This move could attract more gamers to use Edge, strengthening its position in the gamer tools market.

The move could attract more gamers to use Edge, strengthening its position in the gamer tools market.