- XBOX
- XBOX
- Microsoft Store on Windows
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.
Install the Game Development Kit (GDK)
- XBOX
- Microsoft Store on Windows
Begin by installing the GDK. XBOX creators can download the GDK, samples, and tools from XBOX Secure Downloads.
Create a game package
When you prepare your game for release, combine the executable (.exe) and all required content into a single package. To create packages, use the MakePkg tool (MakePkg.exe) included in the GDK.- XBOX
- Microsoft Store on Windows
Game packages must use the correct format:
- Console games use the XVC format.
- PC games use the MSIXVC format.
- Other package types aren’t supported.
Packaging tools embedded in game engines
Some game engines, such as Unity and Unreal Engine, include built-in packaging tools. Implementation varies by engine, so refer to your engine’s documentation for guidance.Upload a game package
Prerequisites
Before you upload a package, make sure you have:- XBOX
- Microsoft Store on Windows
- A valid package:
- MSIXVC for XBOX on PC.
- XVC for XBOX consoles.
- Includes the executable (.exe) and all required content.ny other content that the game needs.
- For XBOX Play Anywhere, prepare both package formats.
- An EKB (Escrow Key Blob) file for each package.
- A Symbols (.zip) file for each package.
- A Submission Validator (.xml) file for each package.
- For more information, see Submission validator introduction.
Package upload process
1
Sign in to [Partner Center�13�.
Sign in to Partner Center.
2
On the **Home** page, select **Apps and games**.
On the Home page, select Apps and games.
3
On the **Apps and games | Overview** page, select your game, or search for it.
On the Apps and games | Overview page, select your game, or search for it.
4
Select **Packages**.
Select Packages.
5
Select **Upload package** in the **Main** branch.
Select Upload package in the Main branch. For more information, see Packages.
6
Select **Browse your files**, then select the package to upload.
Select Browse your files, then select the package to upload.
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When prompted, upload the **EKB (Escrow Key Blob)** file.
When prompted, upload the EKB (Escrow Key Blob) file.
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Upload the **Symbols** (.zip) file generated during packaging.
Upload the Symbols (.zip) file generated during packaging.
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Upload the **Submission Validator** (.xml) log file generated during packaging.
Upload the Submission Validator (.xml) log file generated during packaging.
10
Select **Save draft**.
Select Save draft.