Develop games with the Game Development Kit

Learn how use the Microsoft GDK to build your game for the Xbox ecosystem.

GDK development intro

Overview

• Welcome to the GDK

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• What's new
• Release notesAuthorization required
• Get started

Game design principles

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• Accessibility
• SustainabilityAuthorization required
• Localization and globalization
• SecurityAuthorization required

Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One development

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• Development KitsAuthorization required
• Using the GDK remotelyAuthorization required

PC development

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• Window display modes
• PC bootstrapper

Get help

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• Advanced Technology Group (ATG) engagementAuthorization required
• Developer resources
• Error handling
• Xbox forums for NDA partners