A green ID@Xbox skate deck with dripping slime artwork resting on a couch next to a pink Xbox controller pillow (Alt generated by Microsoft Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Xbox at GDC 🛹 Something fun to look forward to!
A new @ID_Xbox skate deck designed by @SquanchGames 🌟 #GDC2026
A black graphic for the Xbox Game Developer Relations Team with a large green Xbox logo at the top. Text invites developers to meet the team at GDC in the Xbox Lobby Lounge in the South Hall. Dates and times listed: March 11–12 from 3–6 PM, and March 13 from 12–3 PM. Icons represent community, support, and game devs. (Alt generated by Microsoft Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Xbox at GDC 🤝 Game Developer Relations (DevRel)
Got questions about building & publishing your title on Xbox?
Swing by our Lobby Lounge on Wed - Fri to chat with our dedicated team, walk through your plans with us, and see how we can help bring your vision to life 💫 #GDC2026
We've got 30+ sessions to keep you busy all week at GDC!
Here's our full schedule: developer.microsoft.com/games/articl...
Graphic listing Xbox-sponsored Thursday sessions at GDC. Dark background with green text and an image of an Xbox console and controller on the right. Sessions include: Evolving DirectX for the ML Era on Windows from 12:45–1:45 PM; Advanced Shader Delivery on Windows from 3:40–4:40 PM; and Gaming AI at Xbox: Responsible Innovation for Player Experiences from 3:40–4:40 PM. (Alt generated by Microsoft Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Three more sessions to help you build for what's next! 💫
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Graphic listing Xbox-sponsored Thursday sessions at GDC. The background is dark with green Xbox branding and an image of an Xbox console and controller on the right. Three sessions are shown: – Windows Game Development with Visual Studio 2026 and GitHub Copilot from 10:10–11:10 AM. – Xbox Partner Panel: Maximizing Discovery and Reaching Beyond for the Next 25 Years of Play from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. – DirectX: Bringing Console‑Level GPU Tools to Windows from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. (Alt generated by Microsoft Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Xbox at GDC 🔥 Sponsored Sessions
We’re diving deeper into game development with six more sessions on Thursday, March 12 to help you build for the future! 🌟
For our Xbox Partner Panel, we’re bringing together devs to share their experiences and what they’ve learned along the way. #GDC2026
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Looking for more? Here's our schedule of 30+ sessions throughout the week:
developer.microsoft.com/games/articl...
Wednesday: Dev Summit Sessions schedule listing three sessions: ‘Future‑Proof Your Game: Streamlined Workflows for a Multi‑Device World’ at 2:00–3:00 PM, ‘Build Once, Play Anywhere: PlayFab Powers Xbox Cross‑Platform Game Services’ at 3:40–4:40 PM, and ‘Leveling Up the Xbox Marketplace: Tools to Sell, Grow, and Reach Every Player’ at 5:00–6:00 PM. (Alt generated by Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
We've got some awesome sessions for you in the afternoon!
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Wednesday: Dev Summit Sessions schedule listing three sessions: ‘Xbox Dev Summit Keynote: Building for the Future with Xbox’ at 10:10–11:10 AM, ‘DirectX State of the Union 2026: DirectStorage and Beyond’ at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, and ‘Press Start: Get Your PC Game Ready for Xbox in One Day’ at 12:45–1:45 PM. (Alt generated by Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Xbox at GDC 🔥 Dev Summit
This year we're hosting our first Xbox Dev Summit at GDC - six sponsored sessions on Wednesday, March 11 to help you build for what's next!
VP of Next Gen Jason Ronald will be kicking it off with a keynote about our vision shaping the future of Xbox. 💫 #GDC2026
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🚨PlayFab devs - this one’s for you🚨
At the end of this month, Insights Management and Event Export are retiring. If you’re currently using them, now’s the time to migrate to Data Connections to keep your data flowing.
👉Details: developer.microsoft.com/games/articl...
Green Xbox-themed graphic with a central headline reading “Build for What’s Next – The Future of Xbox Starts Now,” surrounded by images of various devices displaying Xbox games, including a monitor, laptop, ROG Xbox Ally X, smartphone, and an Xbox Series X|S. (Alt generated by Microsoft Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Still planning your GDC week? Xbox is hosting over 30 sessions to help you at every stage of your game dev journey. #GDC2026
We're making it easier to:
🔨 Build & ship games
📢 Reach more players
⛓️💥 Have more freedom to bring your vision to life!
Learn more: developer.microsoft.com/games/articl...
ICYMI 🌟 Visit the Xbox Gaming for Everyone Community Networking Lounge at #GDC2026!
Stop by Thurs, March 12 (11 AM–4 PM) to connect with and meet teams & leaders from across Xbox, Blizzard Ent., King, Mojang, and more.
No GDC registration required... just RSVP to join us!
A stylized purple 3D character model wearing a large black VR headset floats above a flat virtual landscape with mountains in the background. White text at the top reads, “The Key to Optimizing Virtual Reality Games with Simplygon.” (Alt generated by Microsoft Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Optimization is critical for VR headsets and @simplygon.com has the tools you need to reach peak performance!
Here are the key features to get your game running smoothly:
🔗 msft.it/63328QjOXj
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The PlayFab Digest for February has arrived! 🎉
Updates this month focus on:
🧭 Game Manager navigation
🌐 Unreal Online Subsystem (OSS)
📊 Retirement of Insights Management
Read all the details: msft.it/63321QjO3h
The Xbox logo sits at the center of an abstract design made of layered blue and green shapes with leaves and small plant elements, creating an eco-themed look. (Alt generated by Microsoft Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Xbox Sustainability Mixer 🌟 You’re invited!
Swing by on Thurs, March 12 (4:30 - 6:30 PM) to connect with our team, meet folks in the gaming community, and chat about sustainable practices. ♻️🌍
No GDC registration required - just RSVP if you’re planning to join us. #GDC2026
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Green graphic promoting GDC 2026 Sponsored Sessions, surrounded by various gaming devices including a TV, ROG Xbox Ally X, laptop, smartphone, and an Xbox Series X with a controller.” (Alt generated by Microsoft Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Planning your GDC Week?
We've got a great lineup of sponsored sessions from Tues-Thurs!
Check out our full schedule of 30+ sessions with speakers from Xbox, Microsoft, Windows, Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, King, and our partners 🌟 #GDC2026
msft.it/63320QbrY4
Purple promotional graphic announcing “Discord Office Hours” on February 27, 2026 at 11 AM PT, focused on “AMD Handheld Game Integration.” The image includes the Xbox and Discord logos at the top and lists speakers Terry Chen, Alex Pecorar, and Cristian Cutocheras. (Alt generated by Microsoft Copilot and reviewed for accuracy)
Our next Office Hours welcomes our friends from AMD to talk all things handheld game integration! If your next project is coming to handheld, you won't want to miss this session.
🗓️Make sure to join our Discord today and set a reminder for the event: discord.gg/msftgamedev
The latest Office Hours Recap is now available!
If you missed our session with Team PlayFab earlier in January, you won't want to miss this one.
Read on: msft.it/63324QpfLK
Silver Xbox Excellence Award trophy against a green gradient background with the text ‘Xbox Excellence Awards.
Which of the 2025 Xbox Excellence Award recipients were on your play list last year? 🎮
If you missed the announcement, catch up on the news here: msft.it/63326Qryvq
The 2025 Xbox Excellence Awards are here! 🎉
Join us in celebrating the past year's most outstanding games and the teams behind them. 🎊 Congrats to all our honorees and thank you for creating the most amazing worlds for us all to enjoy.
See the full list of recipients: news.xbox.com/2026/02/11/x...
Green promotional graphic with the Xbox logo and the headline ‘Build for what’s next. The future of Xbox starts now,’ surrounded by Xbox devices including a console, controllers, laptop, tablet, and phone.
Xbox is heading to GDC 2026! 🎊
Headed to @officialgdc.bsky.social next month? Stop by and connect with us, other game creators, publishers, and more.
We'll also be hosting our first Xbox Dev Summit to help game devs like you build what's next! Learn more: developer.microsoft.com/games/articl...
Mobile games often rely on a free-to-play model where monetization comes from microtransactions.
👉Asset creation cost is directly correlated to how profitable the video game is.
👍How to reduce the cost of mobile art optimization
simplygon.com/posts/9bdd27...
#gamedev
And if you haven't joined our Discord, what are you waiting for?
Join the conversation, make connections with Microsoft Game Dev experts, and network with developers of all sizes: discord.gg/msftgamedev
Are you a member of our Community Discord? Do you have thoughts on how we can better serve our community?
We want to hear from you! If you have ~5 minutes to take this quick survey, we'd greatly appreciate it. Help us help you on your journey to publish on Xbox: nam.dcv.ms/3o4SkhaRCA
Purple promotional graphic for Discord Open Office Hours. The design shows the Discord logo and text reading “Discord Open Office Hours, hosted by Brandy Camel & Clint Woon, every Friday @ 11AM PT.” Two circular profile photos appear near the bottom, separated by a plus sign, with Microsoft and Xbox logos near the top.
Happy Friday!
Open Office Hours begins in just under 30 minutes on our Discord! Bring your questions, share your game dev stories, or just come and make connections with your friendly local Microsoft Game Dev staff!
Join the server today: discord.gg/msftgamedev
The January PlayFab Digest is here! This month's updates include:
🍎 Smoother iOS integrations
🖥️ Improved Unreal Support
🛠️ New Game Manager tools
Read more in our latest blog: msft.it/63325QyjrJ
The first Office Hours Recap for 2026 is here! 🎉
If you're planning to apply to @idatxbox.bsky.social, learn all about the program as well as tips on applying straight from the experts. #gamedev
🔗 msft.it/63320QG29G
Another of my @msftgamedev.bsky.social articles is up. In it I'll give an overview of how to optimize vegetation assets. I'll cover why those are tricky and what tools we at @simplygon.com has to tackle them.
developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/...
#gamedev
Yes! We love spending time with the Little Kitty to the sound of chill tunes. 🐈⬛😎
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Just good vibes today. 😎
Tell us a game you'd describe as "chill." #gamedev
Have you kept up on the latest Microsoft Game Dev Tools & Services? Our Q4 2025 Overview has all the details in one place!
A few highlights include:
☑️ GDK 10.25
☑️ GameInput v3.1
☑️ Game Profiles for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally
➕ More : msft.it/63323QDgXB
