Edge Browser: Enhanced Gaming Experience with Game Assist

Microsoft Edge Game Assist: A Game-Aware Browser Revolutionizing PC Gaming

Microsoft's Edge Game Assist, currently in preview, is poised to transform the PC gaming experience. Designed to address the common frustration of Alt-Tabbing out of games to access browsers, Game Assist offers a seamless in-game browsing solution.

The Game-Aware Overlay:

Game Assist integrates directly into the Windows Game Bar as an overlay, eliminating the need to switch between game and browser. This "game-aware" browser shares data with your standard Edge browser, meaning your bookmarks, history, and logins are readily available.

Microsoft's research highlights the significant number of gamers who use browsers during gameplay (88%) and search for in-game guides (40%). Game Assist directly addresses these needs. Its innovative "game-aware tab page" proactively suggests relevant tips and guides for the game you're playing, eliminating manual searches. This tab can even be pinned for real-time access to walkthroughs and strategies.

Current Game Support:

While still in beta, Game Assist currently supports a selection of popular titles:

• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Diablo IV
• Fortnite
• Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
• League of Legends
• Minecraft
• Overwatch 2
• Roblox
• Valorant

More games are planned for future updates.

Getting Started:

To experience Edge Game Assist, download the Edge Beta or Preview version and set it as your default browser. Navigate to Settings within Edge and search for "Game Assist" to install the widget. Enjoy a streamlined gaming experience without ever leaving your game!