Forget E3, an update just rolled out to the Microsoft Edge surf game

Microsoft Edge Surf Game
Microsoft Edge Surf Game (Image credit: Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • The Microsoft surf game on the Edge browser just received an update.
  • The update brings new obstacles, an improved character selection menu, and other improvements.
  • You can play the latest version of the game now on Edge Canary.

Sure, E3 2021 will showcase some of the biggest gaming titles and news from the industry, but don't sleep on the latest update to Microsoft's surf game. Okay, so the surf game is just a fun game to play at your desk, but it did get an update this week, which is available now on Edge Canary.

Microsoft's surf game is an endless runner in which you avoid obstacles while surfing. The controls are relatively basic, only allowing you to move in a couple of directions.

Wiliam Devereux, senior PM of the Microsoft Edge team, shared news about the update on Twitter.

The update brings new obstacles, an improved character selection menu, and several other improvements to the game on Edge Canary. It's now easier to share with friends as well.

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