So as we know Windows Platform Apps and WinUI3 apps do not work on Linux, I keep wondering if Microsoft were to launch a new API let’s say direct X 15 but limit it to Windows Store Apps, and provided a way for the apps to be installed from other stores like steam could they in time kill modern Linux gaming.

  • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.techEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I bought Gears 4 from the Windows store - they sold it as an exclusive there. We are not under any threat from that.

    The store is clunky, it works about 40% of the time, it constantly needs updates, and there’s an install limit of 10 times before you have to buy it again. Even if they locked a tech like DirectX behind it developers wouldn’t use it.

    • skymtf@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
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      2 months ago

      I mentioned this in a lower comment but im also curious if they made an API allowing apps like steam to install WinUI3 apps would the same be true.