Sell games in the Microsoft Store ecosystem

Game publishing guide

Overview

• Game publishing documentation

Get started

• Publishing process overview
• New creator onboarding
• Configure and Publish a Game (Tutorial)
• Certification step-by-step guide

Certification and requirements

Overview

• Policies and Xbox requirements
• Change history for Xbox requirements

Concept

• Xbox requirements for console games
• Xbox requirements for PC and mobile games
• Beta and Game Preview requirements

How-To Guide

• Top failing test cases for console
• Certification Failure Mode Analysis (FMA)

Commerce and entitlements

Overview

• Commerce overview
• GDK Commerce Systems overview

Get started

• Getting started with commerce
• Choosing the right product type
• Initial configuration in Partner Center

Concept

• Basic store operations
• Product sharing model for games

Advanced commerce features

Concept

• Implementing trials for your game
• Manage and license downloadable content (DLC)
• Consumable-based ecosystems
• Bundles and Season Passes

How-To Guide

• Microsoft Store Service APIs
• Franchise game hubs