Step 4: Submit your first game concept

After you sign your non-disclosure agreement, you're ready to tell us about the game you're creating. Every XBOX release starts with a game concept. The concept is your chance to introduce your game and help us understand your vision.

Important

All XBOX games require an approved game concept. Repeat this process for any other game concepts you submit in the future. For more information, see Game concepts.

How to submit your concept

  1. Go to the XBOX Onboarding Hub and sign in with your Microsoft account (MSA).
  2. In the My Game Concepts section, select New application.
  3. Complete the Game Concept form in full.
  4. If available, provide a link to a game build, or keys to acquire a build.
  5. Submit the concept form.

Tip

If you're building multiple games, you don't need to wait for your first game concept to be reviewed before submitting the next. You can submit up to 10 concepts for review simultaneously.

Information you provide

Complete the game concept form with details that support your application, including:

  • The developer and publisher for your game.
  • Your game's key features and a description of your game.
  • Your target release date, and any actual release dates if your game is already available on other platforms.
  • The platforms your game releases on, or is already released on.
  • Your game's market availability and pricing.
  • The XBOX network functionality and User Generated Content (UGC) capabilities your game supports.
  • Any supplementary material, such as gameplay videos or trailers.

Tip

Before you submit, make sure you provide accurate information that represents your intended final game. It's also a good idea to review your game to ensure your content feels at home on XBOX and isn't overly vulgar, offensive, or objectionable.

Concept review and timeline

The XBOX team reviews your submission and provides an application decision.

We review new concepts every business day (Monday–Friday), but it can take up to 3 weeks (typically 10–15 business days) to complete the review and provide a decision.

What happens after a decision

After we review your concept, you receive an email letting you know the outcome:

  • If your concept is approved, you receive a confirmation email and the agreements you need to sign to continue. We provide more details about these agreements in the next step.
  • If we need more information, we let you know what we need before you can move forward.

Next step

Get help

For questions about game concept details and approvals, contact ID Games.

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