Could Microsoft destroy Linux gaming by using the windows store (self.linux_gaming)

submitted 3 months ago by skymtf to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml

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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.

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[-] savvywolf@pawb.social 29 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I think the time to do that has already passed; the Steam Deck and even Linux gaming in general has really taken off, so it would impact far more people than before. In addition, I think the EU has started breathing down their neck and will pounce on them if they do anything so blatantly monopolistic.

So this hypothetical "Direct X 15" would be limited to only Windows 11 users outside of europe, and the games wouldn't be distributable through Steam. I can't see that being a good pitch to developers, even if DirectX15 was really good.

They also tried this waay back in Windows 8 with the Windows Store, and it honestly was a flop.

[-] Ptsf@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Never underestimate the fleeting willpower of gamers in the face of exclusivity deals. It's already captured a large section of the market (xbox consoles literally just run modified windows now) and will likely capture more. It's all about adding enough of a marketing spin on it until the average gamer stops caring, or concedes the value proposition or their morals in favor of something they want more (like a next gen Skyrim reboot or something idk 🤷‍♂️)

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