If Windows 11 has already seen its popularity increase gradually since its launch, it is all the more popular with gamers. According to the latest figures provided by Steam, they are now 33.39% to have fallen for the latest operating system. And this ; despite a big scare last month. Explanations.
This is an expression that often comes up in our columns: Microsoft is doing everything possible to seduce gamers with Windows 11. The manufacturer is constantly improving the performance of its OS for video games, with a lot of patches. and dedicated features. A strategy that is largely paying off: to date, a third of PC gamers have opted for the latest operating system. Indeed, the latest Steam hardware survey reveals that 33.39% of its users are on Windows 11.
By comparison, 23% of global users have now upgraded to Windows 11, according to the latest figures from Statcounter. The OS therefore shows a clear progression over the last month, since Statcounter had 15.44% market share for it in November 2022. If Windows 10 remains far ahead for the general public, it is increasingly left behind. aside by players, with a more than 61% market share at present.
Why Windows 11 is on the rise again among gamers after a catastrophic month of March
However, it should be noted that these figures may seem surprising to anyone who watches them closely. Indeed, Windows 11 had suffered from a sharp decline in popularity among gamers in favor of Windows 10. Its market share had fallen by 9.65%, while that of Windows 10 had climbed by 11.62%. So there are a few questions to ask. The explanation would actually be quite simple.
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As we indicated in our previous article, it would seem that the problem lies in the functioning of the Steam poll, which is based on the voluntary participation of users. Indeed, Chinese players were much more likely to respond in March than in April, which necessarily influenced the overall results. No need to worry about Windows 11, which obviously has a bright future ahead of it.
Source: Steam