- Microsoft is working on a new K2 initiative to win back the trust of Windows 11 users.
- This project also includes improving the performance of the controversial OS.
- The company sees SteamOS as its benchmark and aims to make Windows 11 comparable in a year or two.
Windows might be the most prevalent OS out there, even among gamers, but SteamOS has established itself as the better alternative when it comes to performance. Its rising popularity threatens Windows’ dominion, and Microsoft is also well aware of this competition.
The declining popularity of Windows 11 over the years is pushing the company to launch a new internal initiative called Project K2, which aims to win back the trust of gamers and users alike.
Why it matters: Windows 11 has been in murky waters for one reason or another since its inception. However, SteamOS gaining traction across the gaming scene might have woken Microsoft up to focus on optimizing the OS for gamers moving forward.
As reported by Windows Central, Project K2 aims to address some of the biggest concerns plaguing Windows 11 users, whether it’s faulty updates, heavy focus on AI, increased RAM consumption, a bloated ecosystem, and much more.
Microsoft sees gaming as a key part of its ecosystem, and it views SteamOS as its benchmark. Therefore, it will improve Windows 11 performance to make it comparable to and possibly surpass Valve’s OS within just a year or two under similar hardware.
Microsoft is already aware of some vital areas where Windows 11 lacks compared to its predecessor in terms of gaming & overall Explorer performance. More updates are planned that will address these dilemmas, so the user experience feels faster moving forward.
Under Project K2, the company will no longer use an agile workflow that saw updates go out without enough testing and verification.
In the future, memory usage will improve via bloat reduction. AI features will also be cut, and overall updates will feel more meaningful.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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