Android Games Can Now Officially Run on AMD Powered PCs Too

At this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC), Google announced that Android games can now run on Windows PCs powered by AMD hardware. Until now, the official Google Play Games app required either Intel or Nvidia graphics, leaving AMD users unable to access the platform.

New Features

Previously, the app needed an Intel UHD Graphics 630 or a recommended Nvidia GeForce MX450. With this latest update, Google now supports integrated AMD graphics, allowing more gamers to enjoy Android titles on their PCs.

To improve user experience, Google also introduces helpful labels for each game, showing whether it’s “Optimized,” “Playable,” or not supported on a particular system. This makes it easier for users to identify which games will work best on their devices and which might struggle.

In addition, the app now includes multi-account and multi-instance support—features that were only available on third-party Android emulators before. This update makes the official app a more complete alternative for desktop Android gaming.

Google Wants to Take it Further

Google plans to go even further by working with PC manufacturers to pre-install the Google Play Games app on new computers starting later this year. This move could significantly boost the platform’s visibility and make it easier for users to start Android gaming on a desktop.

Once a developer publishes a game on the Play Store, Google automatically makes it available in the Windows version of the app, unless the developer chooses to opt-out. This streamlined approach benefits both developers and players, making cross-platform access easier than ever.

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