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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.586 and Build 22622.586 (KB5016701) to the Beta Channel. Build 22622.586 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.586 = New features off by default. As a reminder, Insiders who landed in the group with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.xxxx) can check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out (Build 22622.xxx). Fixes in Build 22622.586 [General] We fixed an issue causing DWM crashes (leading to black flashes or content stuck on the screen) for Insiders on 22622.575. We fixed an issue causing SQL Server Management Studio to fail to launch for some Insiders. [File Explorer] Fixed an issue causing...

Obsidian Entertainment and the Pentiment team announced on Wednesday that the game will launch Nov. 15 for Windows 10/11 PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Pre-orders for the game are now open as well as pre-installs being available with Game Pass. "Explore history in the modern time through the style of illuminated manuscripts and early modern woodcuts," writes Mikey Dowling, director of Communications for Obsidian Entertainment, in a post on Xbox Wire. "Pentiment is a narrative-adventure game set in 16th century upper Bavaria in the time of the Holy Roman Empire. You will take on the role of Andreas Maler, a very clever journeyman artist who gets caught up in a series of murders and...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.457 (KB5016695) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This non-security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include: New! We enhanced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s ability to identify and intercept ransomware and advanced attacks. New! We compressed a file regardless of its size if you have configured Server Message Block (SMB) Compression. New! We improved storage replication that occurs over low bandwidth or congested wide area networks (WAN). New! You can now view the usage history for the following resources from the Settings page: Camera Microphone Phone Calls Messaging Contacts Screenshots and apps Music...

QuakeCon 2022 kicks off this week, and in addition to a host of fun livestreams on Twitch.tv/Bethesda, you can join over 20 million players, save big on select Bethesda favorites in the QuakeCon sale collection in Microsoft Store through Sept. 22, and check out classic games just added to PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store. Today, PC Game Pass and the Microsoft Store get more classic, with the addition of more than 10 PC games that set the standard for today’s most exceptional FPS and RPG titles, including Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Quake 4, The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard and more. Check out these games and more in the Bethesda Softworks Collection. Head over to Xbox Wire for more details. For more information about QuakeCon...

Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are expanding the preview of Android™ Apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in Japan. We are excited to take this first step on our path to make this preview available in other countries and regions. Amazon Appstore in the Microsoft Store for Japanese Windows Insiders. For the best experience, Insiders should update to Microsoft Store version 22206.1401.6 (or higher) to install the latest version of the Amazon Appstore. Insiders must also be on Windows 11 Version 22H2 (or higher) on devices that meet the requirements for Windows Subsystem for Android™. As a reminder, check out this blog post on the latest update for Windows Subsystem for Android ™ and the latest improvements available to Windows...