Windows 10’s October Update won’t interrupt your game time
Windows 10’s October Update won’t interrupt your game time
With the October 2018 update, PC gamers have more to look forward to than the mere promise of DXR support, with the company confirming that the OS’ ‘Game Mode’ will prevent gamers from receiving as many “interruptions” as before.
Users of Windows 10’s latest update will receive “Fewer gaming interruptions” when Game Mode is enabled, as it will now be auto-enabled by the OS and “suppresses Windows Update driver installs and blocks Windows Update interruptions such as restart notifications while you’re gaming”. Windows 10 users who dislike the OS’ game mode will be able to disable the feature within the OS’ settings menu.
Fewer gaming interruptions: Based on feedback from gamers, we’ve simplified the way Game Mode works. Now auto-enabled for all games with a master On/Off toggle in Windows Settings, Game Mode suppresses Windows Update driver installs and blocks Windows Update interruptions such as restart notifications while you’re gaming. You may also see improved game performance with less FPS variability depending on the specific game and system.
As usual, Microsoft is advertising the potential performance benefits of Windows 10’s Game Mode, stating that “You may also see improved game performance with less FPS variability depending on the specific game and system.” Our testing using game mode has never showcased performance benefits that were noticeable in-game.
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