Microsoft just announced Epic Games, Opera, Discord, and more for the new Microsoft Store and Windows 11

The new Microsoft Shop has changes that are set to shake upwardly Microsoft's existing storefront feel in a big style. Prepare for stores within stores, browser apps, and a whole lot more. Here's a quick rundown of what Microsoft shared in its recent blog postal service.

First, there's the release date news: The new Microsoft Store is hitting the public on October v right alongside Windows 11'southward launch. Windows 10 users will become the new shop every bit well, though that'll be happening a few months later.

Epic Ms Store Epic Games on the Microsoft Store for Windows eleven is... epic. Source: Microsoft

Also, don't forget that the new Microsoft Store will let for tertiary-party storefront apps so there tin can be store-ception. Wait Epic Games and Amazon to bring their storefronts to Microsoft's in the coming months.

On a related notation, app developers won't have to give Microsoft a cut of their revenue (this policy excludes games) equally long as they're using their own commerce systems.

But that'due south not all. Microsoft is also allowing browser apps aboard the new store. Opera and Yandex are coming as part of this browser-friendly initiative. And tons of desktop apps are already in the MS Shop waiting for yous to download them, including Discord and VLC. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) such as Reddit and Lyft are in the store also.

Lastly, Microsoft hasn't forgotten nigh its promise to bring Android apps to Windows eleven. That feature will exist rolling out to Insiders "before long," then stay tuned for concrete dates.

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