What's New: App Containers
App Containers let you add custom backgrounds to your games. This feature is useful for:
- Games that don't fill your entire screen
- Adding backgrounds that match your game's style
- Improving the look of your streams or recordings
- Making older games look better on modern displays
How to Use App Containers:
- Right-click on a game in your Favorites list
- Hover over 'App Container' in the context menu
- Pick a background option (image, color, or gradient)
- Start your game
Special Window Feature
Unlike other solutions, App Containers don't change your desktop background. Instead, they create a special window that can be alt-tabbed like any other application. This means you can still multitask easily while enjoying your customized game view.
Examples:
Before: Game made borderless with a custom size, no container.
After: Game with custom background via App Containers
App Containers Features:
- Choose images, colors, or gradients for backgrounds
- Works with most games
- Open source code available
Other Updates:
- Fixed crash when processing certain window titles
- Improved CPU usage when running in the background
- Added support for games using Vulkan on Windows 11
- Updated internal libraries to latest versions
Early Access to App Containers
App Containers is currently available on the vnext branch on Steam. To access it:
- Right-click on Borderless Gaming in your Steam library
- Select Properties
- Go to the Betas tab
- Choose 'vnext' from the dropdown menu
App Containers will be available to all users in the main branch next week.
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For Developers
Check out the App Containers source code:
Note: Some games with anti-cheat systems might not work with App Containers. Use responsibly and check your game's terms of service.