Policies and Xbox Requirements
Use this section to create a game by using the Microsoft Game Development Kit. The policies and requirements vary based on the device platform that you're targeting and the features that are supported.
Consider the following policies that are based on the feature set and target platforms/devices of your game.
| Policy reference | Xbox console | Microsoft Store (Windows PC) | Other stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Requirements for Xbox console games | Yes | No | No |
| Xbox Requirements and Store Policies for PC and mobile games | Yes (These requirements are included in the console requirements for your convenience.) | Yes, if using Xbox network services | Yes, if using Xbox network services |
| Microsoft Store Policies | Yes, follow both Microsoft Store and Xbox Store policies | Yes | No |
| PC Game Pass Quality Standards | No | Yes, if included in PC Game Pass subscription | No |
| Xbox Requiremens for Betas and Game Previews | Yes | Yes | No |
| Top failing test cases on console | Yes | No | No |
| Top failing test cases on PC | No | Yes | Yes, if using Xbox network services |
For testing your Windows PC titles against the Microsoft Store Policy and the Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) technical requirements, see Xbox Requirement test cases for PC and moble games.
In this section
Xbox Requirements for Xbox console games
Xbox Requirements (XRs) consist of the policies, technical requirements, and product component-related requirements to which all developers and publishers of Xbox console titles must conform.
Xbox Requirements and Store Policies for PC and mobile games
Xbox Requirements and Policies for adding Xbox network features to a PC, mobile or Creators Program game.
PC Game Pass Quality Standards
Xbox Requirements for PC games releasing in PC Game Pass.
Microsoft Store Policies
Store Policies for products releasing in the Microsoft Store.
Xbox Requiremens for Betas and Game Previews
Xbox Requirements for Betas and Game Previews
Xbox Requirement and Test Case Change History
Xbox Requirement and test case change histor for all XRs. This history includes changes for all platforms: console, PC, mobile and the Creators Program.
Xbox Requirements and Policies Supporting Content
Additional details and guidance for Xbox Requirements to better prepare your game for release.
Certification Failure Mode Analysis (FMA)
Certification Failure Mode Analysis Scoring for Xbox Games