In an exciting development for gamers, Google has revealed that its Google Play Games app will now support AMD-powered PCs. This announcement was made during the recent Game Developers Conference (GDC), marking a significant step in making Android gaming more accessible to a wider audience. Previously limited to Intel hardware, Android enthusiasts can now enjoy their favorite games on devices equipped with AMD CPUs and GPUs.
Previously, the Google Play Games app required a minimum of Intel UHD Graphics 630 for optimal performance, with Nvidia GeForce MX450 as the recommended option. The new update opens the door for users with integrated AMD graphics to fully experience Android gaming through the app.
Moreover, Google is enhancing the user experience by featuring a system that indicates which games will run smoothly on users' hardware. Games compatible with a user's setup will be marked with badges indicating their status as "Optimized", "Playable", or "Not Supported".
Additional enhancements include multi-account and multi-instance support, expanding the capabilities for gamers in ways that were previously only accessible via third-party emulators.
To maximize the reach of Android games, Google plans to collaborate with PC manufacturers to pre-install the Google Play Games app on new computers starting this year. As a result, games published on Google Play will seamlessly appear in the Windows app unless the developers choose to opt out.
