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Explore overviews topics for XBOX game development.

Common multiplayer scenarios

This topic describes the XBOX services functionality that supports various multiplayer scenarios, including comparative (indirect) play,…

XBOX services multiplayer

This topic describes multiplayer features in XBOX services that include Multiplayer Session Directory (MPSD), matchmaking, networking,…

XBOX services for matchmaking, invites,

This section describes matchmaking, invites, voice and text chat, and networking.

Cross-platform multiplayer design

This topic describes how you can use and combine our services for cross-platform title development.

XBOX and pc multiplayer design guidance

This topic describes how you can use and combine our services for developing titles using the Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) to…

Multiplayer

Multiplayer games allow users to play together and have a shared experience in the world that you build.

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Last modified on August 20, 2026