The final version of Windows 10 will include DirectX 12
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It seems that DirectX 12 was one of the new features of Windows 10 that was not talked about in the official presentation on Tuesday. Now we learn from the DirectX Developer Blog that the final version of Microsoft's new OS will feature DirectX 12, the latest version of Redmond's set of graphics APIs .
DirectX 12 was publicly announced in March of this year, and promises to deliver major improvements in efficiency and performance by better leveraging resources of the system and limit energy consumption.The latter is very important because, as part of Microsoft's new convergence strategy, DirectX 12 will be available for both PCs and smartphones, tablets and other devices ( just like Windows 10).
With this, those from Redmond would be meeting the deadlines that they set for themselves, by launching DirectX 12 to the public in 2015 together with the arrival of Windows 10 as the final product. In addition, Microsoft promises us that for most users DirectX 12 will not require new hardware, as it is supported by more than 80% of the graphics cards used at the moment.
Beta testers wanted
In keeping with improving DirectX 12 through user feedback, Microsoft is encouraging gamers to join the Windows Insider Program and try the Windows 10 Technical Preview, especially for those game developers who are part of the DirectX 12Early Access Program (which can be accessed request to enter through this form).
Those who are part of Early Access will receive a series of additional tools to be able to develop games for DirectX 12, such as drivers, documentation, updated runtimes, etc. As if that were not enough, they will also have access to a DirectX 12 adaptation of the latest version of Unreal Engine 4
It should be noted that the Windows 10 Preview that can be downloaded since yesterday does not include the latest version of DirectX 12, since it is it is available only to those who participate in the applicable Early Access program.
Via | MSDN Blogs
