Microsoft Game Development Kit and game engines

The Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) provides APIs for functionality related to Xbox ecosystem games on PC and Xbox. You can use the GDK by itself by directly calling the GDK APIs in C or C++, or you can use a game engine such as the Unity Engine or the Unreal Engine that integrates with the GDK. Depending on your scenario, you might use the GDK game template to create a C or C++ game from scratch, integrate the GDK with a custom C or C++ engine, or use an engine with some level of GDK integration.

You can download the GDK from GitHub.

This section provides guides for using the GDK with the Unity Engine, the Unreal Engine, and a custom C or C++ engine. These guides complement the information in the Steps that apply to all games and Steps that might apply to your game sections. Review those sections and the guide specific to your engine in this section.

• Unity Engine
• Unreal Engine
• GameMaker development for PC
• Custom C/C++ engine