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Use this section to create a game by using the Microsoft Game Development Kit. The policies and requirements are the same on every device although there are device-specific test cases.

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XBOX Requirements for games
XBOX Requirements (XRs) consist of the policies, technical requirements, and product component-related requirements to which all developers and publishers of XBOX titles must conform. XBOX Requirements and Policies Supporting Content
Additional details and guidance for XBOX Requirements to better prepare your game for release. XBOX Certification Failure Mode Analysis (FMA)
Certification Failure Mode Analysis Scoring for XBOX Games. Microsoft Store Policies
Store Policies for products releasing in the Microsoft Store. XBOX Requirements for Betas and Game Previews
XBOX Requirements for Betas and Game Previews XBOX Requirement test cases
XBOX Requirement test cases for XBOX games. Top failing test cases
Top failing certification test cases on XBOX console and PC. XBOX Requirement and Test Case Change History
XBOX Requirement and test case change history for all XRs. This history includes changes for all platforms: console, PC, mobile and the Creators Program.
Last modified on October 20, 2026