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Introducing Handheld Compatibility

Evaluate how PC games will scale to a handheld, with a focus on controller input, iconography, text input, display resolution, and legibility.

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What's New in Microsoft Game Development Tools and Services

Check out an overview of the latest updates to Microsoft Game Development tools and services.

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Inside Indie Selects: Sunderfolk

Learn more about Dreamhaven’s new game and how they refined their processes to bring their tabletop-inspired, turn-based tactical RPG adventure to life.

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Develop

Create bold, immersive game experiences that attract and engage players.

AI for Gaming Azure for Game Development Develop for Xbox Consoles and PC Game Development with .NET

Distribute

Build, deploy, and scale cross-platform online services to better run your game.

Distribution ID@Xbox Publishing Microsoft Store Publishing Xbox Play Anywhere

Grow

Reach millions by distributing and monetizing your games with Microsoft.

LiveOps Monetization Player Engagement Product Inclusion & Accessibility

Development tools for every platform

Explore the many best-in-class Microsoft game development tools available to help you build games more easily, and efficiently.

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Introducing Handheld Compatibility

Evaluate how PC games will scale to a handheld, with a focus on controller input, iconography, text input, display resolution, and legibility

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What’s New in Microsoft Game Development Tools and Services

Check out an overview of the latest updates to Microsoft Game Development tools and services that we made in Q2 2025.

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New Handheld Code Samples Released

These samples provide best practices and code examples that can be integrated into your games when considering Windows gaming handheld scenarios.

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Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK)

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

Azure PlayFab

Develop a LiveOps strategy and learn how to build engaging games using Microsoft Azure PlayFab services.

Xbox Services

Add and enable Xbox services, a premier gaming network that connects millions of gamers across the world.

Accessibility Guidelines

Learn to employ best practices developed by industry experts and members of the Gaming & Disability Community.

Solutions to reach players everywhere

Learn about ID@Xbox self-publishing, Game Pass subscriptions, and Xbox Cloud Gaming to discover the distribution solution that’s right for you.

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Putting Your Game at the Center with Xbox Touch Controls

Xbox touch controls unlock new ways for gamers to interact with their games, providing fans with even more choice.

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Game developers everywhere: welcome to Windows 11!

Windows 11 was made for gaming, with new features designed to help creators take their creativity to new heights.

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Hi-Rez launches latest Rogue Company game with Azure

Hi-Rez launches latest Rogue Company game with Azure, confident in scalability, performance

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Partner Center Overview

Learn how Microsoft partners manage their relationship with Microsoft and their customers.

Xbox Creator’s Program

Fast publish your game to Xbox.

Publishing Windows Apps

What you need to create a submission and get your app certified.

Game Streaming Introduction

Get started setting up your title for Xbox Game Streaming and Xbox Remote Play.

Solutions to grow player engagement

Discover tools, systems, and strategies to grow player engagement, develop active communities, and host vibrant in-game marketplaces. Find the right tech stack to help you expand into new markets and reach new audiences at scale.

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