# Microsoft has an ambitious plan to win users back, and go toe-to-toe with Valve's SteamOS for gaming — but I'm not getting my hopes up

> Microsoft is actively working to improve Windows 11's performance, via project 'K2' Project K2 is an effort to reduce bloatware, use of AI, and optimize game performance Microsoft is reportedly looking at Valve's…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-has-an-ambitious-plan-to-win-users-back-and-go-toe-to-toe-with-valves-steamos-for-gaming-but-im-not-getting-my-hopes-up?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f376933dff992e9e31aa50)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #gaming #windows #performance #project #steamos #valve #plan
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