Publish an indie title through Xbox's Creators Program pipeline via Partner Center
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Steps
Set up a developer account in Xbox Partner Center and review current submission requirements for the Creators Program before starting, since program status has changed significantly in recent years
Prepare the game package according to whatever packaging format Partner Center currently accepts for new submissions
Configure store listing metadata (title, description, age ratings, pricing) in Partner Center
Submit the package for certification and monitor Partner Center for certification results and any required fixes
If the Creators Program path is unavailable or restricted for new titles, evaluate whether ID@Xbox (which requires program acceptance rather than being open-submission) is the more viable route instead
Known gotchas
The Creators Program historically shipped titles as UWP packages, but Xbox Store has stopped accepting new UWP game submissions, which functionally blocks new Creators Program titles as of 2026 — verify current acceptance status in Partner Center directly before investing in this path rather than assuming older documentation is still accurate
Microsoft's current guidance funnels new developers toward GDK-based submissions, which are gated behind ID@Xbox/Managed Partners acceptance rather than being open like the Creators Program was
There has been no official retirement announcement for the Creators Program, so don't assume it is fully dead — confirm directly in Partner Center rather than relying on community speculation either way
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