ID@Xbox is a Microsoft program which allows independent developers to publish Xbox certified titles to Xbox One and the Windows 10 unified app store.

The program was announced in August 2022, and already boasts well over 200 contained development teams across the globe. Indie devs who become approved for the program receive up to 2 Xbox One evolution kits, admission to the full technical documentation and straight support from Microsoft. In addition to free hardware, all ID@Xbox developers get free admission to Unity Pro – a popular video game engine which allows for easy porting to dissimilar platforms.

ID@Xbox has been well received past developers, and is led by manufacture veteran Chris Charla.

"Every bit always, our goal at ID@Xbox and Microsoft remains the same: Nosotros want to lower friction for developers on Microsoft platforms to make sure gamers get access to the broadest and deepest library of amazing games on the planet."

To further these goals, Microsoft take now included Windows 10 and Windows 10 for phones as publishing end points for indie Xbox developers. The Windows viii app store has previously been considered difficult to obtain Xbox certification for – and then both Windows PC, tablet and telephone users could exist enjoying Xbox I's indie gaming renaissance soon!