Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is now compatible with your favorite games due to an August 2022 upgrade. Microsoft is releasing Android subsystem versions 2206.40000.15.0 up to Windows Insiders in the United States only. We do not know when it will start expanding to more users.
The main feature that is included in Android subsystem’s upgrade to the August 2022 version is improved accessibility to input compatible features for games and other apps. Microsoft has introduced a new set of shims, which can be activated by using Settings in the Windows Subsystem for the Android Settings application.
If you turn on the new toggles and toggles, you’ll be able benefit from better gaming experiences in many applications and games that depend heavily on the joystick (mapped onto WASD). In in the notes for this release, Microsoft is improving support for gamepads in games , and control of aim also. For instance, you can use arrow keys to aim.
In addition, you are able to play games using Arrow keys, a feature that was not working in earlier versions.
In addition to enhanced gaming capabilities, WSA August 2022 update also brings improvements to networking. Users can connect an VPN IP address to their Android apps . They can use it to bypass government censorship , or block online tracking by turning off”Advanced Networking” “Advanced Networking feature”. It also allows you to access Netflix from a distinct location.
To facilitate better VPN connection, Microsoft has also improved the way in which an not supported VPN is identified. This will give you more clarity when a certain VPN isn’t recognized.
It is important to note that certain VPNs don’t operate when using Advanced Networking. If your VPN isn’t working or Android apps aren’t able to gain connection to your network even though VPN is turned on, make sure that the “Advanced Networking” option in the Windows Subsystem for the Android Settings application is turned off.
Other improvements were made in the August 2022 update Android Subsystem update:
- The minimum size for windows is 220dp , by default.
- You can now see and save diagnostic information in your Windows Subsystem for Android Settings by turning an toggle.
- Security Updates and fixes, which include enhancements to graphics.
- Microsoft has made several graphics-related issues, such as the app’s flickering issue and graphics corruption.
It is important to note it is the case that Android subsystem will be upgraded frequently with improvements or new features beyond the major Windows updates. For instance, the July 2022 update dealt with problems with scrolling in applications, added support for AV1 codecs and upgraded Chromium WebView integration
Expect similar improvements in the September 2022’s update.
