Game development for Microsoft Xbox consoles

To develop Xbox console games with Defold, you need to be an approved Xbox developer and have access to Defold’s Xbox support and Microsoft’s console development tools.

Registering as an Xbox developer

Start at Microsoft’s Xbox publishing page to learn about its publishing programs, including ID@Xbox, and follow the registration and approval process for Xbox console development.

Once Microsoft has approved your organization for Xbox console development, sign in to the Xbox middleware page with an account associated with that organization. Find Defold and request access through that page.

Xbox access in Defold

Once we have received and verified confirmation of your developer status through the Xbox middleware page, we will provide access to Xbox-specific Defold resources and instructions for getting started, including:

• The Xbox extension with platform-specific API integrations for user management and game saves.
• Information about the required development tools and instructions for building, bundling and testing Xbox games with Defold.
• Access to a forum for Xbox-specific support.

Console development details covered by Microsoft’s NDA are provided through authorized documentation and support channels.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to install additional tools to develop for Xbox?

A: Yes. Information about the required development tools and how to test on Xbox hardware will be provided once we have verified your developer status and granted access to Defold’s Xbox support.

Q: Can I use a single code base for Xbox and other platforms?

A: You can share game logic and assets across supported Defold platforms. Xbox-specific integrations, such as user management and game saves, use the Xbox extension and may require platform-specific code.