Xbox game development

Welcome to the Xbox game development hub. This is the primary destination for Xbox developer content. It contains links to education and support resources that you'll need to build and ship your PC and Xbox console titles using the Game Development Kit (GDK).

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  Game Development Kit (GDK) public documentation

  Learn how to develop PC and Xbox console titles using the latest development kit.

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  Secure Xbox downloads

  Access secure Xbox documentation, SDKs, OS recoveries, samples, publishing guides, certification, and more!

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  Xbox game development samples

  Code samples utilizing the latest Xbox platform and service features that can help level up your game.

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  Forums

  Still have questions? Go to Xbox developer forums to get help finding an answer.

Secure access link

Access to some Xbox repositories requires membership in an NDA developer program. Contact your publisher or your Xbox program representative if you need direct access. Not in the program? Read about joining the ID@Xbox program to gain access today!

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  Getting started with your Xbox Dev Kit

  Everything you need to get started building games on the Xbox Console Development Kit, for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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  Publish your game

  Publish games and add-ons on the Microsoft Store.

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  Report a problem

  Fast and easy method to report problems encountered with Xbox software development and tools.

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  Give feedback

  Browse or share your feedback about Xbox hardware, software, documentation, tools, and programs.

• Tools

  Visual Studio Havok Simplygon

• News & tracking (secure)

  News & announcements Bug tracker Feedback tracker

• Programs

  ID@Xbox program Xbox Live Creators program Gaming for Everyone Partner Center