<ul><li>Microsoft is encouraging gamers using Windows 10 to upgrade to Windows 11.</li><li>AutoHDR mode, DirectStorage tech, Compact Mode for Game Bar, Dynamic Lighting, Windows 11 optimization are some major features which Microsoft says Windows 11 offers for gamers.</li><li>Auto HDR is a great feature for those with HDR monitors, while DirectStorage requires an NVMe SSD and is supported on about 20 games only.</li><li>Compact Mode for Game Bar is only useful for gaming handhelds.</li><li>Upgrading to Windows 11 doesn't have any downsides, either.</li><li>Windows 11 doesn't run games appreciably faster than Windows 10 in the main.</li><li>One compelling reason for upgrading to Windows 11 is for those having AMD Ryzen 7000 or 9000 processors that boost the speed of the CPU for gaming by around 10 percent.</li><li>Linux gaming is a bit of a minefield, albeit less than a few years ago.</li><li>Windows 10 will hit End of Life in October 2025.</li><li>Microsoft will continue promoting the upgrade to Windows 11 as next year progresses.</li></ul>

Microsoft lays out reasons Windows 10 gamers should upgrade to Windows 11, but I can pick a few holes in these arguments

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