The journey to bring your game to Xbox starts here.Whether you're an indie studio, a small team, or an established developer, this program gives you the support and tools to launch your game and reach players worldwide.
REVIEW APPLICATIONAlready a partner? Manage game submissionsTUNIC developed by Tunic team and published by Finji.
Xbox can provide the tools, resources and guidance to help you join one of the world's most beloved ecosystems.
Xbox can provide the tools, resources and guidance to help you join one of the world's most beloved ecosystems.View DocumentationView Documentation TUNIC developed by Tunic team and published by Finji.
ID@Xbox Program BenefitsWorldwide ReachReach millions of endpoints across Console, PC, Smart TVs and more through Xbox's sustainable, human-curated marketplace where your games can shine.
Developer SupportJoining ID@Xbox unlocks multiple opportunities for development support, marketing, discovery, acceleration and promotion for your games.
Drive the Future of PlayXbox is building the most powerful next generation console. You can start building for the next generation today by joining ID@Xbox.
Build and ship an Xbox gameID@Xbox is built to help creators launch on Xbox. Get access to dev kits, the Xbox GDK, publishing tools, and potential marketing support—all in one place.
1. Submit your game concept2. Sign your Xbox publishing agreements3. Prepare your game to publish on XboxJoin 5,000+ studios shipping games with ID@XboxFrom global marketing support and technical support to multiple funding opportunities, we back creators at every step, helping bring their vision to life – and reach players worldwide.
Start your journeyBrowse titlesQualify for cross-platform services when you ship on XboxA PlayFab service tier is included at no additional cost for titles publishing to XboxLearn moreGet Started Building Right AwayYou're just a few short steps away from becoming an Xbox developer. Register your studio and start building your game with the Microsoft Game Development Kit.
Get StartedFrequently Asked QuestionsHow do I join ID@Xbox?Apply! We'll review your details and follow up accordingly. Every developer who applies is part of ID@Xbox and gets regular program updates, invites to ID@Xbox events, and the ability to participate in promotional offers we extend to developers from time to time. When you are ready to start developing a title, reach out!What will it cost me?There are no fees to apply to ID@Xbox, to submit a game to certification, publish, or update your games. There may be a very modest one-time cost associated with development for access to our Partner Center publishing portal.What are the criteria for receiving a developer kit?Developers with an approved concept will receive access to dev kits.What is concept approval?All games in the ID@Xbox program and that ship on Xbox console and Xbox for PC need to be reviewed to ensure they meet player trust and safety standards.How do I get considered for Game Pass or funding?Start by applying for ID@Xbox and signing your NDA, then you can Pitch Your Game for Deal Consideration.How do I build for Xbox Play Anywhere?Learn how to enable Xbox Play Anywhere for your title on the Xbox Play Anywhere developer page.