Xbox CTO Vows Simpler Publishing Process for Developers
Scott Van Vliet said on X that Xbox is simplifying its concept and publishing processes, with more details to be shared soon.
Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet said on X that the company is working to simplify its concept and publishing processes for developers, according to windowscentral.com. The move is intended to reduce friction for studios bringing games to the platform.
Van Vliet said Xbox hears developer feedback that bringing a game to Xbox should be easier. He added that more details on the changes will be shared soon.
The confirmation follows earlier efforts by Xbox to lower barriers for developers. In the past, Xbox introduced Foundation Mode for PlayFab, giving developers free access to backend services such as infrastructure for multiplayer lobbies.
At that time, Microsoft said developers could get working within the Xbox development environment in about 30 minutes, underscoring the company's push to streamline onboarding.
Quick answers
What did Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet say about the publishing process?
He said Xbox is simplifying its concept and publishing processes to make bringing a game to the platform easier, and that more details will be shared soon.
When will the changes be detailed?
Van Vliet did not give a date, saying only that more information would be shared soon.