#Microsoft game AI news

Microsoft’s ambitious foray into AI-driven game preservation has hit a major snag, as its recently released Quake 2 tech demo—created entirely by the company’s generative AI system Muse—has been met with widespread criticism from players and developers alike. Microsoft described Muse as a “first-of-its-kind” AI model designed to create “consistent and diverse gameplay rendered by AI,” and this demo was meant to highlight its potential role in preserving classic titles. Fatima Kardar, Microsoft’s corporate VP of gaming AI, has emphasized that the intent behind Muse is noble: to resurrect back-catalog games and make them accessible on modern devices. Microsoft is testing a new feature in its Xbox app on Windows 11 that makes it easier for PC gamers to install and launch third-party apps and even rival game stores. The move is part of Microsoft’s bigger plan to blend the best of Windows and Xbox for gaming PCs, making the Xbox app the central hub for both games and gaming-related apps. This update builds on Microsoft’s earlier work to combine multiple game platforms into the Xbox app. This move echoes Nintendo Switch Online’s offerings and underscores Microsoft’s commitment to game preservation and backward compatibility. Read more in our articles including "Players Critique Microsoft's First AI-Generated Game Demo" and "Microsoft Tests New Xbox App Feature That Lets PC Gamers Install and Launch Other Apps Easily".