Microsoft announced that Game Assist, the recently revealed in-game browser , is now available in preview for Microsoft Edge Stable users .
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Game Assist is a special version of Edge optimized for PC gaming that will appear at the top of your game in the Game Bar as a “ game-aware ” overlay when you press the Win+G keyboard shortcut .
According to William Devereux , senior product manager on the Microsoft Edge team, it is designed to suggest tips and guides for a list of supported games and shares the same browser data
While the first preview version released in November required you to use the Beta or Preview channel of Microsoft Edge as your default web browser, the version released now will use Edge Stable by default. However, for the latest updates, you can also set it to use Edge Beta, Dev , or Canary.
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In addition to Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo IV, Fortnite, Hellblade II: Senua's Saga, League of Legends, Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Roblox, and Valorant, which were introduced in November, Game Assist now offers guides and tips for even more games, including Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and STALKER II: Heart of Chernobyl.
Until Microsoft adds content for more popular games, you can also use Game Assist to find guides and other websites with game tips while you're playing any game.
Microsoft is also asking users to provide feedback through the Game Assist “Send Feedback” dialog (available in the “Settings and more” menu), the Game Assist community feedback portal, r/MicrosoftEdge , and other social media channels.
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An in-game browser is a feature built into a video game that allows players to access online content without leaving the game environment. This tool can be used for a variety of purposes, such as searching for guides, following tutorials, or even communicating with friends on social media. By integrating a browser directly into the game, developers provide players with a seamless way to multitask and stay connected, improving the overall gaming experience.
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