microsoft / microsoft/DirectXShaderCompiler

[Feature Request] Enable SM 6.7 and 6.8 in properties dropdown list in VS2022

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Since Oct 7, 2025.

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Even with the latest Agility and DXC NuGet packages, shader model is still limited to 6.6 in VS2022.

Describe the solution you'd like
Ensure the latest and greatest shader models are enabled for usage in VS2022.

Describe alternatives you've considered
One can, of course, use DXC at the command line.

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