Feb 26, 2025 · Learn how to enable Direct Storage in Windows 11 with this step-by-step guide, enhancing game load times and system performance effortlessly.

Aug 22, 2023 · Microsoft's DirectStorage API promises fast load times for supported PC games. Here's what you need to know and how to get started.

Mar 3, 2025 · DirectStorage for Windows is separate API built into Microsoft’s DirectX 12 platform that’s better optimized for loading files from the SSD, reducing asset load times.

Jul 20, 2025 · DirectStorage dramatically reduces loading times and CPU load on supported PC games. The technology moves data decompression and transfer to the NVMe SSD and GPU, improving …

Oct 28, 2025 · What Is DirectStorage, and How Does It Work? DirectStorage is a feature that Microsoft developed for Xbox consoles that can improve load times and graphics performance when gaming …

May 15, 2023 · DirectStorage is an API available as a Software Development Kit (SDK) for game developers. You don’t need to perform any task or make any changes to your computer to enable …

Oct 31, 2025 · DirectStorage is a Microsoft low-level storage API (Application Programming Interface) that helps to reduce game load times and texture pop-in by eliminating data streaming overhead.

May 30, 2023 · Microsoft’s DirectStorage is a low-level storage API, that you can use to load your games in milliseconds. DirectStorage saves all of the game’s assets to your computer’s hard drive …

Mar 15, 2022 · DirectStorage is a software API that's pushing Xbox and Windows 11 gaming performance to a new level by accelerating SSDs.

Apr 3, 2025 · DirectStorage is a API developed by Microsoft which is part of the DirectX 12 Ultimate suite of technologies. Its main function is to allow more efficient data transfer from the hard drive to …