AMD brings remote local co-op with its latest Radeon Software update, but there’s a catch
PCs with Radeon graphics can now stream games to other PCs.
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AMD announced a significant update today that brings several new features and improvements to thebest graphics cardsfrom team red. Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 21.41 includes an updated AMD Link for Windows, as well as a new Link Game feature that lets you stream games and play local co-op games remotely. Small additions include new tools to help you monitor Ryzen CPU performance more easily.
The ability to stream games and play local co-op titles remotely via AMD’s Link Game feature is a welcome addition. It’s somewhat similar to Steam’s Remote Play Together feature, though both participants need Windows 10 and Radeon graphics to use AMD Link. Still, for games that aren’t covered via Steam’s Remote Play, this could be useful.
The update also allows for easier Ryzen CPU monitoring, in case you have one of AMD’s latest and greatest such as theRyzen 9 5950X. There are third-party pieces of software that can handle CPU monitoring just as well as AMD’s offering, but having such features baked into the company’s software is convenient for keeping track of key CPU info like temperature and fan speed.
Here’s everything new, as shared byAMD:
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