Game Development Kit (GDK) documentation

Learn how to use the Game Development Kit (GDK) to develop games on Xbox and Windows.

Get started

Get Started

What's new

What's New

Download

Download the SDK

Reference

API reference

Build games with Xbox

Develop and test GDK games

• Develop games with the GDK
• PC and handheld game development
• Xbox console game development

GDK Features

• Common features
• Xbox Series X|S features
• DirectX graphics for XboxAutorisatioun erfuerderlech

Use Xbox services

• Service fundamentals
• Player stats, achievements, and leaderboards
• Xbox community
• Multiplayer
• Learn more about Xbox services

Tools for building games

• Console toolsAutorisatioun erfuerderlech
• PC tools
• Xbox service tools

Publishing, commerce, and certification

• Publish games in the Microsoft Store
• Xbox requirements and policies
• Commerce