DirectX speeds up game loads up to 10X with new advanced shader compiling — feature debuts with Xbox PC app on ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, more devices later

Microsoft moves shader compilation to the cloud, delivering a pre-compiled database with your game download for faster loading.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/directx-speeds-up-game-loads-up-to-10x-with-new-advanced-shader-compiling-feature-debuts-with-xbox-pc-app-on-rog-xbox-ally-and-ally-x-more-devices-later

Created 18h | Aug 21, 2025, 12:50:11 PM

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