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Play State of Decay for free and test Windows gaming improvements at the same time with latest Windows 10 19H1 build 18334 (Updated: Both Fast and Skip Ahead builds now available)
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Published onFebruary 8, 2019
published onFebruary 8, 2019
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Microsoft has just released the Windows 10 19H1 build 18334 for Fast Ring Insiders today, and this is quite an unusual release for the team. Indeed, the only new feature in this build is “technology tailor-made for gaming to Windows,” but the team didn’t share further details today.
Instead, Fast Ring Insiders are asked to play Microsoft’s zombie survival game State of Decay for free for a limited time and share their feedback with the team. Microsoft is apparently looking to get feedback about DirectX bug, and that’s almost all that we know. It’s worth noting that State of Decay launched first on Xbox 360 and Steam back in 2013, but it hasn’t been released on the Windows 10 Microsoft Store, unlike its sequel State of Decay 2 (an Xbox Play Anywhere game released last year on Xbox One and Windows 10).
If you recently joined the Skip Ahead ring, Windows Insider Chief Dona Sarkar said that you should receive the build 18334 later today.
FYI: Folks in Skip Ahead should recieve Build 18334 later today.https://t.co/vSqimAeUzM
— Dona Sarkar at #MBAS #a11y (@donasarkar)February 8, 2019
Update: Skip Ahead Insiders can join in the fun too:
And Skip Ahead is live now#WindowsInsiders
— Dona Sarkar at #MBAS #a11y (@donasarkar)February 8, 2019
You can learn more about to install the State of Decay test game below:
What’s new in Build 18334
We’re excited to bring technology tailor-made for gaming to Windows. Help us validate these systems work as expected, and play State of Decay for free (limited time only!). Just tell us about any problems you encounter with installing and launching the game.Note: we only have a small number of available slots currently, so don’t wait too long to sign up. But if you don’t get in this time, don’t worry, we’ll be expanding over the next few weeks so you’ll have more chances. Thanks for making Windows gaming better!
Instructions:
Known issues:
Besides these mysterious gaming improvements that Microsoft will be testing with Fast Ring Insiders, the build 18334 also brings a long list of bug fixes and known issues which you can check onour separate post. As usual, please let us know in the comments if you encounter any issues after installing this build.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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