Today’s computers based on Microsoft’s Windows operating system are capable of performing all kinds of tasks, from working with business-specific applications to spending our free time playing games or watching movies.
In fact, the software giant has, over time, been adapting its project to all types of users and operating modes. In this way, it offers us a series of tools that adapt to both professional and domestic uses. Not in vain, many game lovers have chosen to abandon consoles and use their Windows-based computers to spend their leisure time.
However, some are currently experiencing serious problems in this regard, as of the latest system update. It is true that the so-called Copilot+ PCs are specially made to help us with all kinds of tasks related to Artificial Intelligence. This is precisely where the controversial AI Recall comes into play, which has created so much controversy from the very beginning.
But aside from these types of uses, it should be noted that many users also use these devices to enjoy their favourite games. And this is precisely where the problems for this software sector are beginning. It seems that the technology giant is currently blocking the use of games downloaded from the system’s official store, the Microsoft Store.
As you can imagine, this blockage could become a serious inconvenience for many users from now on.
Which Windows computers won’t be able to run games?
To give us a better idea of ​​this blockage that Microsoft is carrying out, it is being carried out on computers based on ARM architecture. All of this is being verified first-hand by many users of these PCs after the latest update launched by Microsoft itself.
In short, Microsoft has now blocked Microsoft Store games from running on ARM devices with a recent update. However, we must bear in mind that the problem may not only be due to a decision by the Windows developer itself. This blocking may also be caused by certain decisions by the developers of the games themselves.
What’s more, as some of the affected users report, games that work well on ARM devices through other platforms such as GoG or Steam are now being blocked by the Microsoft Store. All this following the latest updates sent by Microsoft. Although some managed to bypass these restrictions recently, the company has patched them so that it is now impossible.
It’s quite likely that this is all done for compatibility reasons, which is why many of those affected are suggesting that instead of blocking these games altogether, Microsoft should allow installations with a compatibility warning.
For example, this is something that will become a serious problem for all those who enjoy the games of their Game Pass subscription on the PC.
