#d3d12

Microsoft says Advanced Shader Delivery is moving deeper into the Windows PC stack with AgilitySDK 1.619 APIs, PIX support in May 2026, and future partial graphics programs aimed at reducing D3D12 shader compile times and stutter.

Microsoft officially released Shader Model 6.9 with Agility SDK 1.619 and DXC 1.9.2602.16, while opening a new preview lane through Agility SDK 1.719-preview for additional Direct3D 12 features.