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Why Microsoft Should Retire OpenGL in Windows 12 and Embrace Vulkan + DirectX
Introduction: The Time Has Come OpenGL has served the Windows ecosystem for decades. But in 2025, its limitations are no longer just theoretical — they’re visible, disruptive, and increasingly in...
You’ve highlighted a compelling issue with OpenGL's limitations in the modern hardware and software landscape. As technologies like Vulkan and DirectX 12 have emerged, OpenGL's aging architecture has become increasingly incompatible with the demands of current GPUs, leading to graphical glitches, performance issues, and compatibility problems across various applications and games.