Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors have long been known for their impressive battery life in laptops, but one major drawback has been gaming performance. To address this issue, Qualcomm announced that the popular multiplayer game Fortnite will now be supported on Snapdragon-powered Windows on Arm devices. Additionally, Qualcomm is working to integrate Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat software, which is essential for preventing cheating in online multiplayer games.
Enhancing Gaming Compatibility with Easy Anti-Cheat and Ongoing Optimization Efforts
While adding Fortnite is a notable step, the integration of Easy Anti-Cheat is even more critical. Many modern multiplayer games require anti-cheat software to maintain a fair gaming environment. However, this software needs to run efficiently at the kernel level to minimize CPU consumption. Qualcomm has ensured that its processors will support Easy Anti-Cheat at this level, making Windows on Arm a more viable gaming platform.
Qualcomm Brings Fortnite and Easy Anti-Cheat to Snapdragon-Powered Windows on Arm DevicesCurrently, most PC games are designed to run on x86 CPUs, making gaming on Windows on Arm devices limited. Qualcomm is aiming to change that by working on game compatibility for its Snapdragon chips. Some games, like Control, already work, but full optimization remains an ongoing process. Unlike its earlier claim that most games should run on the Snapdragon X Elite, Qualcomm now acknowledges that compatibility improvements will be continuous rather than absolute.
Expanding Anti-Cheat Support and Software Compatibility for a Better Gaming Experience
Ensuring compatibility with Easy Anti-Cheat is a significant step toward making Snapdragon-based laptops more appealing to gamers and developers alike. Qualcomm has stated that beyond Fortnite, the Easy Anti-Cheat support will be available to other developers through the Epic Online Services SDK. This will allow game developers to integrate anti-cheat protection into their games more easily, making Snapdragon a more attractive platform for gaming.
Qualcomm has been actively working to address software compatibility issues beyond gaming. The company has previously ensured that popular applications like Google Drive and various VPN services run smoothly on Snapdragon-powered devices. Additionally, Qualcomm has collaborated with other anti-cheat providers like BattleEye and the built-in anti-cheat system in Roblox, demonstrating its commitment to making Windows on Arm a more competitive gaming ecosystem.
