Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The October 2025 Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) is here! This update brings a host of exciting updates across input, packaging, automated capture, PlayFab, and cross-device social. Watch the video for details.
Editor's Note (Nov. 7): Please note that the PlayFab Game Saves feature for Cross-Progression is no longer in Preview and now available in GA. For more information, see here: developer.microsoft.com/games/articles/2025/11/playfab-game-saves-ready-for-title-launch
The October 2025 Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) is here! This update brings a host of exciting updates across input, packaging, automated capture, PlayFab, and cross-device social. Watch the video for details.
Editor's Note (Nov. 7): Please note that the PlayFab Game Saves feature for Cross-Progression is no longer in Preview and now available in GA. For more information, see here: developer.microsoft.com/games/articles/2025/11/playfab-game-saves-ready-for-title-launch





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