Defold game engine adds official support for Microsoft Xbox

The Defold Foundation has announced that the Defold game engine now officially supports development for Microsoft Xbox consoles as of version 1.14.0. This update completes the engine’s support for all three major console families, joining existing compatibility with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.

Access to Xbox development resources is provided free of charge to developers who have been approved through Microsoft’s publishing programs, such as ID@Xbox. Once approved, developers can request the Xbox extension, which includes essential platform integrations like user management and game saves, as well as documentation for building, bundling, and testing games.

Originally created by King, the studio behind Candy Crush, Defold has evolved from a mobile-focused engine into a tool used by indie developers. The Defold Foundation noted that the development of Xbox support was funded using the Foundation’s own savings.