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This topic describes how to configure a durable add-on for a game. For more information about durables, see Durable add-ons.

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Prerequisites

  • Enrollment as an XBOX creator. To learn more, see XBOX Creator Onboarding.
  • Active Partner Center account. If you don’t have an account yet, contact your XBOX team.
  • Approved Game Concept for your product. To learn more, see Submit game concepts.
1

Sign in to [Partner Center](https://developer.microsoft.com/dashboard).

Sign in to Partner Center.
2

In the **Home** page, select **Apps and games**.

In the Home page, select Apps and games.
3

In the **Apps and games | Overview** page, select your title.

In the Apps and games | Overview page, select your title. Or, enter your game’s name in the search bar and then select your game.
4

Select **Add-ons** from the left navigation pane.

Select Add-ons from the left navigation pane.
5

On the **Add-ons** page, select the add-on you want to update or configure.

On the Add-ons page, select the add-on you want to update or configure.

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Durable setup

1

Navigate to the add-on

Make sure that the selected add-on has Durable listed as the Product type.
2

Select **Durable setup** from the left navigation pane.

Select Durable setup from the left navigation pane.
3

For **Setup details**, select **Electronic software download**.

For Setup details, select Electronic software download. For most add-ons, the content type should be Electronic software download. If another option from the list describes your add-on better, select that option instead.
4

Select whether or not the durable has its own Microsoft Store listing.

Select whether or not the durable has its own Microsoft Store listing.
  • If the durable has its own Store listing, you need to create and configure a Store listing. To do so, see Store listings.
5

Review the **Identity details** section.

Review the Identity details section. This section gives you information about how the Store identifies the add-on.
6

Select **Save draft**.

Select Save draft.

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Properties

1

Navigate to the add-on

Make sure that the selected add-on has Durable listed as the Product type.
2

Select **Properties** from the left navigation pane.

Select Properties from the left navigation pane.
3

For **Product lifetime**, select **Forever**.

For Product lifetime, select Forever.
4

For **Basic info**, you may use the same info used previously for the base game.

For Basic info, you may use the same info used previously for the base game. If it’s different from the base game, update it here for the add-on. Information to provide: privacy and website URLs, company address.
5

Select **Save and return**.

Select Save and return.

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Age ratings

Age ratings can be inherited from the base game. If the add-on has content that differs from the base game, answer the questionnaire again to obtain a new age rating. This new rating only applies to the particular add-on.
1

Navigate to the add-on

Make sure that the selected add-on has Durable listed as the Product type.
2

Select **Age ratings** from the left navigation pane.

Select Age ratings from the left navigation pane.
3

Select one of the following options.

Select one of the following options.
  • To inherit the ratings from the base game, leave This add-on does not require more restrictive ratings than its parent product selected.
  • To determine a new rating for this specific add-on, select I’m ready to complete the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) questionnaire. For instructions, see Set age ratings.
  • If you already have a rating, select I have already completed the questionnaire for this app elsewhere and have an IARC Certificate ID or Global Rating ID.
4

Select **Save draft**.

Select Save draft.

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Store listings

You can choose to have a separate Store listing for a durable. This setting allows customers to view the durable in the Store during browsing and it’s different from the base game’s store listing. Make this selection on the Durable Setup page. Remember to create and configure a new Store listing for each add-on that has its own Store listing. The instructions are similar to those used for a base game. For instructions, see Create a store listing for a game.

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Pricing and availability

1

Navigate to the add-on

Make sure that the selected add-on has Durable listed as the Product type.
2

Select **Pricing and availability** from the left navigation pane.

Select Pricing and availability from the left navigation pane.
3

Choose a price and set when the add-on is available.

Choose a price and set when the add-on is available. The sections and options on the Pricing and availability page are similar to those used for a base game. For instructions, see Configure pricing and availability.
4

Select **Save draft**.

Select Save draft.

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Gaming metadata

We highly recommend that you enter all the information about your game so the Store is able to inform players about the features you offer.
1

Navigate to the add-on

Make sure that the selected add-on has Durable listed as the Product type.
2

Select **Gaming metadata** from the left navigation pane.

Select Gaming metadata from the left navigation pane.
3

If you want to reuse metadata info from an existing product, select **Import ...

If you want to reuse metadata info from an existing product, select Import metadata and enter an existing product ID. Then select Import metadata. Otherwise, skip this step.
4

Go to the **Accessibility** tab and select **Edit**.

Go to the Accessibility tab and select Edit. Select all accessibility features that your game has and then select Save and return.
5

Go to the **Supported languages** tab, select **+ Add**.

Go to the Supported languages tab, select + Add. Then, select the languages your content is available in.
6

Don't enter any information in the **Game Pass** field unless directed to do ...

Don’t enter any information in the Game Pass field unless directed to do so by your XBOX contacts. Incorrect information in this field causes game installation issues.

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Submit for certification

  1. Go to the Durable overview page.
  2. When you’re ready to submit the add-on, select Certify to start the certification process.

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Review and Publish

1

Navigate to the add-on

Make sure that the selected add-on has Durable listed as the Product type.
2

Select **Durable overview** from the left navigation pane.

Select Durable overview from the left navigation pane.
3

Select **Review and publish** next to the page title.

Select Review and publish next to the page title.
4

On the **Review and publish** page, check that all information is accurate an...

On the Review and publish page, check that all information is accurate and all sections are completed. Fix any errors before proceeding.
5

On the **Review and publish** page, go to the **Publish to** dropdown, and se...

On the Review and publish page, go to the Publish to dropdown, and select RETAIL. Publish from is unavailable because only the Main branch can be used as the source.
6

For **Submission notification audience**, select **Click here** to view or ch...

For Submission notification audience, select Click here to view or change who can receive submission status notifications for this product.
7

Under **Notes for certification**, enter any information to help Microsoft te...

Under Notes for certification, enter any information to help Microsoft test your game.
8

Select **Publish** to submit your game for publishing.

Select Publish to submit your game for publishing.
[!Note] If any modules haven’t been Certified before you start Publishing, they’ll be submitted for Certification before the publish will proceed. If you fail Certification, resolve any issues before you try to Publish again.
After the Durable publishes to the RETAIL sandbox, you can acquire it using a Promotional Code. The product is available to customers on the Release date you configured in the Pricing and availability. You can submit updates for any module by making changes in Partner Center and then publishing them to the RETAIL sandbox.
Last modified on August 20, 2026

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