Security News > 2022 > February > Windows 11 gaming gets "significant" latency and HDR improvements
Microsoft says the latest released Windows 11 developer build also comes with a series of optimizations for windowed and borderless modes that will "Significantly improve latency," which can drastically reduce input lag and provide a better experience in DX10/DX11 games.
Other Windows 11 gaming improvements introduced on Wednesday include Auto HDR and Variable Refresh Rate for a better HDR gaming experience.
"This feature has the ability to significantly improve latency and unlock other exciting gaming features including Auto HDR and Variable Refresh Rate.".
Windows 11 users can opt-out of optimizations and Auto HDR for specific games or applications by entering the Options dialog on System > Display > Graphics.
Yesterday, Microsoft also announced that it's expanding Dynamic Refresh Rate on laptops with 120Hz displays to Microsoft Edge Canary and Windows UI. Redmond is also planning to add a Windows HDR Calibration app to the Microsoft Store that will help improve color accuracy and consistency on HDR displays for a better HDR gaming experience.
The new HDR Calibration app will allow gamers to determine the darkest and brightest visible details, as well as how bright their HDR displays can get.