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“Our goal is simple”: Xbox unveils major push to simplify Unreal Engine development
Windows Central • • technology
Key Points:
- Xbox is enhancing PC game development for Unreal Engine 5.8 by introducing new plug-ins that simplify building Xbox-compatible games without requiring the previously needed WinGDK platform.
- The new toolkit includes Microsoft GDK Store for in-editor game configuration, Microsoft GDK Runtime for runtime access to Xbox features, Online Subsystem GDK for managing Xbox services, and Online Subsystem Selector for seamless multi-storefront deployment.
- These updates remove compatibility issues and streamline workflows, allowing developers to use Win64 and existing third-party plug-ins, aligning Xbox development more closely with other PC storefronts.
- This move is seen as part of Xbox's broader strategy to prepare developers for future hardware initiatives like Project Helix, emphasizing ease of development and cross-platform accessibility.
- Xbox has provided comprehensive documentation to help developers get started with the new tools, reflecting the company's commitment to supporting the developer community.
