Microsoft Releases GDK Plug-ins for Unreal Engine 5.8 to Simplify Xbox PC Game Development

Microsoft has released GDK plug-ins for Unreal Engine 5.8, streamlining the process of developing Xbox games for PC. These plug-ins eliminate the need to use WinGDK as a separate platform, allowing developers to stay on Win64 while building Xbox-compatible games. Microsoft says this change aims to reduce the 'friction' between Xbox games and other PC storefronts.