Tag: Developers
News Developing For Xbox Can Be Difficult, So Microsoft Is Taking Major Steps To 'Remove Barriers'
Making it more Steam-like, you might say
We've heard a bit in the past how some indie developers have found it tough to bring their games to Xbox for whatever reason - stuff like the The Mortuary Assistant, for example, where it ended up having to be delayed on Xbox alone. It's not a common thing that crops up, but Microsoft understandably wants to...
News Microsoft To Make Registration 'Free' For Individual App Developers As Of June 2025
Potentially affecting Xbox as well
Yesterday, it was announced by Microsoft that individual developers will no longer to need to pay to publish their apps on the Microsoft Store for PC as of June 2025, with the company waiving the fee of $19 that they're currently charged. Microsoft says that it's "creating a more inclusive and accessible platform...
News Xbox Wants More Feedback From Devs, Including Why Some Are Avoiding The Platform
It's part of an expanded research initiative
We've seen a few stories this year about disgruntled developers who have struggled to bring their games to Xbox, as well as titles that have been skipping the platform, and it looks like Microsoft is taking steps to rectify this for the future. Today, the company has expanded its Xbox Research...
Rumour Microsoft to Allow Retail Xbox Ones to Be Used as Development Kits in May
Finally
The Verge is reporting that Microsoft is about to make some pretty serious changes to the way in which developers can use Xbox One retail units. Citing "sources familiar with Microsoft's plans", the article claims that the Redmond giant will roll out a new Xbox One Software Development Kit (SDK) preview in May, as well as allowing retail...
