Qualcomm may be preparing official DirectX 12 support for its flagship Snapdragon processors, a change that could make PC game emulation considerably easier on Android. The company has not confirmed the feature, but an unnamed Chinese YouTuber reportedly tested it on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 reference device.

That test successfully ran Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong through a translation layer operating in DirectX 12 mode. The result suggests that Qualcomm may be working toward more direct graphics support for Windows PC games running on Android hardware.

What the reported DirectX 12 support could change

PC game emulation on Android typically depends on translation software to convert graphics instructions into a format the mobile device can process. Support at the chip or driver level could reduce some of the complexity involved in that process, potentially improving compatibility for games built around DirectX 12.

However, the reported test does not establish that Qualcomm has released a finished feature. It also does not confirm how well the games performed, whether the same results are possible on retail phones, or whether all DirectX 12 titles would benefit.

The use of a reference device is also significant. Such hardware can provide a controlled platform for testing before manufacturers adapt drivers and software for consumer products. Results on commercial smartphones could vary depending on the device maker and its software configuration.

Which Snapdragon chips could receive the feature?

The test reportedly took place on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. It remains unclear whether Qualcomm would extend the capability to other system-on-chip models, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

It is also uncertain whether the feature would arrive through a driver update or require new hardware. Even if Qualcomm develops the necessary support, smartphone manufacturers may determine whether and when updated drivers reach individual devices.

Qualcomm has not confirmed a release plan

There is currently no confirmed launch date, supported-device list, or public statement from Qualcomm detailing the reported DirectX 12 work. The company’s plans could become clearer in the coming weeks and months.

For Android users interested in running PC games, official graphics support from Qualcomm could be an important development. For now, though, the Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong demonstrations should be treated as an early indication rather than proof of a broadly available feature.