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This section describes the packaging features of the Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK).

In this section

Overview of packaging Provides an overview of packaging. Getting Started Packaging for XBOX Consoles Describes getting started with packaging for XBOX consoles. Getting started with packaging for PC Describes getting started with packaging for PC. Streaming Installation and Intelligent Delivery: an overview Provides an overview of the Streaming Installation and Intelligent Delivery features, including how title data is organized into chunks to facilitate fast and flexible installation. Common packaging tasks and workflow overview Describes how to create packages for streaming installation for local iteration, performance validation, pre-submission testing, and final submission. It also describes the steps run by the MakePkg tool during the packaging process. Intelligent Delivery features Describes how to use Intelligent Delivery to install only a subset of content. Tools for Streaming Installation This section presents the tools and schemas that are related to the streaming installation of titles. Automating package uploading Describes how to automate uploading of packages to Partner Center.

Reference API documentation

See also

Packaging API reference Microsoft Game Development Kit
Last modified on August 20, 2026