Xbox Play Anywhere is the Future of Gaming on Xbox

Enable Xbox Play Anywhere to give players the flexibility and freedom to play how they want, when they want, where they want.

What is Xbox Play Anywhere?

Xbox Play Anywhere (XPA) uses a combination of cross-progression and cross-entitlements to unlock the critical freedom that every player wants for how, when, and where they can play. XPA-enabled titles will stand out in a world where PC, handheld, console, and streaming games can follow the player everywhere they go.

The Three Pillars of Xbox Play Anywhere

Xbox Cross Entitlement

Buy once, play anywhere. Players can purchase an Xbox Play Anywhere digital game to play it on Xbox and Windows 10/11 PC at no additional cost.

Xbox Cross Progression

Players can pick up where they left off on another Xbox or Windows 10/11 PC, bringing all of their saves, game add-ons, and achievements with them.

Cross Play (not required)

Players of multiplayer/co-op games on different consoles, platforms, or operating systems can compete or cooperate in the same game.

Benefits for Developers

Increased Reach

Develop once, sell everywhere. Reach a wider audience across platforms with a single purchase, maximizing addressable market & revenue.

Strengthened Engagement & Loyalty

Encourages longer, more play sessions and a more loyal player base for your game with better player quality of life.

Trust in Xbox

Developers can give Xbox a single game package and trust that it will show up on PC, console, and cloud.

Getting Started with Xbox Play Anywhere

Are you ready to create and publish an XPA-enabled game? Follow the steps in our Resource Guide below to get started!

Fulfilling Partner Center Pre-Requisites

Join ID@Xbox

Enable partners to be able to access the Xbox Services required to support Xbox Play Anywhere.

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Configure Device Family Availability

Enable Desktop as a distribution path for game packages in addition to Xbox console versions.

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Upload Package per Device Family

Specify what package is used for each Device Family such as Xbox and Desktop.

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Configure Game Metadata for XPA

Change the tag so the game is listed in the catalog as XPA and ensure the cross-entitlement settings are configured properly.

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Share SKU Plan with Microsoft

Communicate with Microsoft and obtain any necessary permissions or other guidance before shipping multi-platform releases.

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Enabling Cross-Progression

Enable Cloud Game Saves

Create a game save that can be shared between all versions of a GDK game shipped on Xbox consoles or in the Xbox App on PC.

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Enable PlayFab Cross-Platform Game Saves

Create a game save that can be shared between not just all GDK versions of a game shipped on Xbox consoles or in the Xbox App on PC, but also for Steam and other platforms.

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Comply with Xbox Requirements for Save Game Roaming

Verify that the Xbox Requirements have been met with regards to enabling the user to load their save game on any device.

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Enabling Cross-Entitlement

Configure Pricing & Availability

Define how a player can purchase the game once and play it on multiple devices.

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Other Xbox Play Anywhere Resources

Control entitlement behavior in Family Sharing Scenarios

Enable a developer to change the default behavior between the Xbox default for DLC sharing between family members vs. the Steam model that does not share by default.

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Control concurrency via the restrictive licensing feature

Enable a developer to control how many instances of the game can be running at the same time, whether online or offline.

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Configure Xbox Services Binding between two products

For games that ship as separate Title IDs, they must be bound at the service level to share progression, achievements, and more.

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Complete a checklist of tasks to onboard a new product

For developers starting from a new product onboarding and configuration, get step by step instructions on how to create an XPA title.

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Putting Player Freedom First with Xbox Play Anywhere

How Xbox Play Anywhere drives player delight, growth, and engagement across every screen in the Xbox ecosystem.

Benefits to Players

Unparalled Value

Players can enjoy their favorite games on multiple platforms without having to buy them again.

Seamless Gaming Experience

Ensuring a continuous and uninterrupted gaming experience across multiple devices.

Trust in Xbox

Xbox is always working to improve your gaming experience and make you’re the games you buy/subscribe from Xbox available on any device.

Join Other Xbox Play Anywhere Developers

There are currently over 400 Xbox Play Anywhere-enabled titles in the Xbox Store with more on the way every day. To see the full list of titles that support XPA, visit the Xbox Play Anywhere page.