Looking up the latest strategies and pro guides in your favorite game can be quite a hassle in the middle of a match. Additionally, many browsers use a lot of PC resources, so they can cause lag or stuttering. Edge’s Game Assist feature can solve this by bringing a browser straight into every game you play.
Here’s how to set up Microsoft Edge Game Assist and make the most out of the option.
Part 1 – Set Up Microsoft Edge Game Assist in Your Browser
Before you can use the feature, you need to have a few vital prerequisites met.
First off, your PC needs to be running on some of the latest version of Windows 11. Officially, Game Assist is available on Edge on Windows 22H2 versions and newer, but for the best results, we recommend installing the 24H2 patch.
Secondly, you need to have the Game Bar enabled for your device. By default, this option is turned on, and you can check if it works by pressing “Win + G.” This shortcut will display the Windows Game Bar and its associated apps.
After that, enabling the Game Assist feature is fairly straightforward.
Step 1. Open Edge and go to “Settings and more” (click on the three dots icon in the top-right corner or use “Alt + F”), then choose “Settings.”
Step 2. Go to the “Appearance” tab on the left and scroll down a bit until you see “Game Assist” (or “Game Assist (Preview)”) on the screen.
Step 3. Click on “Install widget” for that option and wait for the process to complete.
That’s pretty much it. The Game Assist option is ready to go.
Part 2 – How to Use Microsoft Edge Game Assist
After the setup, using the feature is fairly straightforward. Whenever you’re in a game, opening the Game Bar with “Win + G” will also pop up a new, smaller version of the traditional Edge browser. This browser also comes with stock tabs for Spotify, Discord, and Twitch, allowing you to seamlessly switch between your most-needed apps while you’re busy gaming.
Furthermore, Windows 11 will automatically detect some of the games you’re playing. When you launch Game Assist for the first time for a particular game, the Edge browser in the Game Bar will come preloaded with search suggestions based on that game, such as guides, walkthroughs, or community servers.
As such, you don’t have to leave the game itself to solve a problem you’re having, and the Game Bar uses less PC resources (RAM and CPU time), which should improve performance compared to running a browser separately.
The Game Bar also comes with useful tools to measure current CPU usage, framerate, and graphics card use, as well as a audio changing settings.
Limitations of Game Assist
Due to running on a separate, truncated application, the Game Assist version of Edge lacks some features such as link right-click support, image previews, or certain keyboard shortcuts. The widget will also usually close if you’re inactive for a while.
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