Microsoft Opensโ Xbox Game Publishing Guide to Allโ Developers
REDMOND, WA โค- Microsoft has made its internal Game Publishingโ Guide freely availableโค to โขall game โdevelopers, removing previous โฃbarriers โฃto understanding theโข process of releasing titles on the Xbox platform. The comprehensive guide, accessible here, โdetails the requirements and best practices for โpublishing games onโฃ Xbox โฃconsoles.
This move aims to empower both independent developers andโฃ established publishers, providing clarity on navigating the Xbox ecosystem. According toโค Ed stewart, “By opening our Game Publishingโ Documentation, we’re removing barriers to learning and making it easier โคfor teams of all sizes to understand what it takes โtoโ ship a game onโข Xbox. โขWhether you’re a first-time independentโ developerโ or a seasoned publisher, you can nowโข browse theโ guideโ freely, โขshare it with your team, and reference โคit โthroughout progress.”
The release comes as competition in the gaming market intensifies, especially with Steam’s recent foray into the console space โขwithโ the Steam Machine. Microsoft’s decision to โopenโข itsโ publishing resources may be a strategic response, potentiallyโฃ attracting more developersโ to the Xbox platform and fostering a widerโ range of game titles.โข
Developers canโ find additional details on Xbox financial reports and a potential โขpartner showcase on โขInsider Gaming.