# Microsoft Expands Advanced Shader Delivery to PCs

October 5, 2026 at 04:46 PM

> Microsoft is bringing its cloud-based shader delivery to Intel, Nvidia, and Qualcomm GPUs to eliminate long PC game compilation times.

[Microsoft](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/microsoft-q2283>) is expanding its Advanced Shader Delivery service to PCs equipped with [Intel](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/intel-q248>), [Nvidia](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/nvidia-q182477>), and [Qualcomm](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/qualcomm-q544847>) graphics hardware. Currently exclusive to AMD Radeon GPUs, the cloud-based system distributes precompiled shaders to eliminate local compilation.

[DirectX](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/directx-q188695>) program manager Wendy Ho notes the service reduces compilation times from minutes to seconds, offering a 95% reduction in burn time. Support for more Windows devices arrives in October 2026, following its debut in the Gears of War: E-Day title.

The technology addresses a major PC gaming pain point by streamlining how GPUs render lighting and effects. Developers must integrate support into titles, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 confirmed as the next major game to adopt the cloud delivery.


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