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Xbox Game Preview initiative heading to Windows 10 PCs

The first game to make use of Game Preview on PC will be Rockfish Games' space shooter, Everspace -- though there's no word on when the game will actually enter the program.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

August 16, 2016

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Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Game Preview early-access program to Windows 10 PCs. 

The first game to make use of Game Preview on PC will be Rockfish Games' space shooter, Everspace -- though there's no word on when the game will actually enter the program.

ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla first unveiled the Game Preview initiative at E3 2015, revealing a service similar to Steam's Early Access.

One key difference, however, is that every Xbox Game Preview title must offer a free demo.

"Every game in the program has a free trial, so you can play it and make an educated decision on whether you want to jump in early or see how development progresses," said Charla. 

"This type of early access gaming is popular on PC, and we're excited to offer it to our gamers."

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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