Microsoft Game Dev

Create Games Entirely on the Cloud
Replace workstations with Game Dev VMs or migrate asset management and builds to Azure Game Production Pipeline.
Xbox @ SIGGRAPH
Get an opportunity to hear first-hand stories and experiences from our diverse Xbox Game Studios teams.
July 2022 ID@Azure Program Update
Looking back on the first few months and looking forward to how the program will be evolving.
Create Games Entirely on the Cloud
Replace workstations with Game Dev VMs or migrate asset management and builds to Azure Game Production Pipeline.
Xbox @ SIGGRAPH
Get an opportunity to hear first-hand stories and experiences from our diverse Xbox Game Studios teams.

Develop

Create bold, immersive game experiences that attract and engage players.

Distribute

Build, deploy, and scale cross-platform online services to better run your game.

Grow

Reach millions by distributing and monetizing your games with Microsoft.

Development tools for every platform

Explore the many best-in-class Microsoft game development tools available to help you build games more easily, and efficiently.

Microsoft Flight Simulator: The Future of Game Development

Article // Jul 15, 2021

Cloud-Powered Microsoft Flight Simulator Showcases the Future of Next-Gen Game Development

Meet the Microsoft Game Developer Kit (GDK)

Article // Jul 20, 2021

Microsoft Game Development Kits available to all developers today

Announcing Unreal Engine Pixel Streaming in Azure!

Article // Nov 2, 2021

The Unreal Engine Pixel Streaming solution on Azure is helping developers reach more people from nearly any device.

Solutions to reach players everywhere

Learn about ID@Xbox self-publishing, Game Pass subscriptions, and Xbox Cloud Gaming to discover the distribution solution that’s right for you.

Putting Your Game at the Center with Xbox Touch Controls

Article // Dec 2, 2021

Xbox touch controls unlock new ways for gamers to interact with their games, providing fans with even more choice.

Game developers everywhere: welcome to Windows 11!

Article // Oct 4, 2021

Windows 11 was made for gaming, with new features designed to help creators take their creativity to new heights.

Hi-Rez launches latest Rogue Company game with Azure

Article // Nov 20, 2020

Hi-Rez launches latest Rogue Company game with Azure, confident in scalability, performance

Solutions to grow player engagement

Discover tools, systems, and strategies to grow player engagement, develop active communities, and host vibrant in-game marketplaces. Find the right tech stack to help you expand into new markets and reach new audiences at scale.