Microsoft just announced Epic Games, Opera, Discord, and more for the new Microsoft Store and Windows 11
The new Microsoft Store is ready for October 5, 2021 with Epic Games, Opera, Discord, LibreOffice, and more joining.
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What you need to know
The new Microsoft Store has changes that are set to shake upMicrosoft’s existing storefront experiencein a big way. Prepare for stores within stores, browser apps, and a whole lot more. Here’s a quick rundown of what Microsoft shared in its recentblog post.
First, there’s the release date news: The new Microsoft Store is hitting the public onOctober 5right alongsideWindows 11’s launch. Windows 10 users will get the new store as well, though that’ll be happening a few months later.
Also, don’t forget that the new Microsoft Store will allow for third-party storefront apps so there can be store-ception. ExpectEpic Gamesand Amazon to bring their storefronts to Microsoft’s in the coming months.
On a related note, app developers won’t have to give Microsoft a cut of their revenue (this policyexcludes games) as long as they’re using their own commerce systems.
But that’s not all. Microsoft is also allowing browser apps aboard the new store. Opera and Yandex are coming as part of this browser-friendly initiative. And tons of desktop apps are already in the MS Store waiting for you to download them, including Discord and VLC. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) such as Reddit and Lyft are in the store as well.
Lastly, Microsoft hasn’t forgotten about itspromise to bring Android appsto Windows 11. That feature will be rolling out to Insiders “soon,” so stay tuned for concrete dates.
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