![[ASL] Optimizing IO Performance with DirectStorage on Windows @XBOXGameDev](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YKEaoOJU5KE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Create more immersive and detailed gaming environments while reducing load times with DirectStorage. The latest IO technology is now publicly available on PC for the first time. Learn how to integrate the API and use PIX on Windows to profile your DirectStorage-enabled games.
Create more immersive and detailed gaming environments while reducing load times with DirectStorage. The latest IO technology is now publicly available on PC for the first time. Learn how to integrate the API and use PIX on Windows to profile your DirectStorage-enabled games.
![[ASL] Optimizing IO Performance with DirectStorage on Windows](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YKEaoOJU5KE/mqdefault.jpg "[ASL] Optimizing IO Performance with DirectStorage on Windows
Create more immersive and detailed gaming environments while reducing load times with DirectStorage. The latest IO technology is now publicly available on PC for the first time. Learn how to integrate the API and use PIX on Windows to profile your DirectStorage-enabled games.")
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Watch the demo for a deep dive into how this was done and learn how you can do the same for your game.")
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