Develop games with the Game Development Kit

What's new

What's new

• What's new
• Release notesAuthorization required

GDK Introduction

Overview

• Welcome to the Microsoft Game Development Kit
• What is the GDK?

Concept

• Using the documentationAuthorization required
• Feature quality levels
• GlossaryAuthorization required

Getting started

Get started

• Get started with the GDK
• Set up your developer environment

How-To Guide

• Develop a new title with the GDK
• Set up a remote test PC

Downloads and samples

Download

• Access GDK resources
• GDK samples overview
• GDK samples listAuthorization required

Game principles

Concept

• Accessibility
• Sustainability
• Localization and globalization
• SecurityAuthorization required

Platform-specific development

Concept

• PC-first development
• PC end to end guide overview
• Xbox Series X|S-first developmentAuthorization required
• Development Kits for XboxAuthorization required
• Cross-platform development

Advanced technical guidance

Concept

• ATG Systems Engagement ChecklistAuthorization required
• ATG Graphics Engagement ChecklistAuthorization required
• Error handling
• Xbox forums for NDA partners