Microsoft has announced Edge Game Assist, a way for players to get tips and guides while playing PC games.
Described as a “seamless, full-featured in-game browser”, Game Assist lets players bring up a bespoke version of the Edge browser as part of the Game Bar overlay.
The browser is game-aware, meaning if the player has a compatible game running the browser will automatically suggest tips and guides for that particular game.
However, it can also work with any game, with the player able to manually search for help online.
The browser can be pinned on top of the screen if desired, meaning players can work their way through a particular section with a guide always visible to them. Players can also bring up YouTube videos and have them playing in a tab alongside the actual gameplay.
Game Assist shares the same browser data and cookies with the full version of Edge, meaning players with saved login details don’t have to log in again mid-game.
Players can also use Game Assist to bring up services like Discord, Spotify and Twitch while playing.
“Based on our research, 40% of PC players look up tips, guides, and other help while they play,” Microsoft said in its announcement.” Game Assist makes this easier than ever by highlighting helpful resources for your game whenever you open a new tab.”
Although Game Assist can be used to bring up an Edge browser while playing any game, at launch it has game-aware support for nine titles – Baldur’s Gate 3, Diablo IV, Fortnite, Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga, League of Legends, Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Roblox and Valorant.
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Chris Scullion