Microsoft Throws in the Towel on UWP, Elevates Win32

Older Win32 apps would still run, but they were ultimately intended to be replaced by an entirely new suite of applications written under new design rules, and distributed through the Windows Store. Over the years, Microsoft has tried rebranding its own software development push in various ways, but none of it has sparked much interest in creating UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps. What Microsoft is essentially doing is announcing the unwinding of the entire UWP attempt to shove people into the Windows Store.

Source: www.extremetech.com