Xbox Dev Mode revealed

At Microsoft’s 2016 Build Developer Conference today, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer discussed Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and how it fits into the Xbox architecture.

The company has introduced Xbox Dev Mode, which will help developers create apps or games for Xbox One. By unlocking Xbox Dev Mode on a retail Xbox One, the publisher is giving developers the ability to build and experiment with UWP to test their apps and games in a living room scenario.

Starting today, Xbox Dev Mode is available in a preview environment. Developers ready to test out the preview can find the Xbox Dev Mode Activation app in the Xbox Store. Take the time to read the small print before installing and jumping into the preview to decide if it is right for you or if you should wait until it’s released with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

Beginning with the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update this summer, the Xbox Store comes together with the Windows Store. There will be a single unified store across devices, giving developers new features and consumers a consistent experience, like adding bundles, season passes, and pre-orders to the Windows Store.

The Anniversary Update will also bring Cortana to Xbox One, and will set the foundation for some of the most-requested fan features, like Background Music on Xbox One.

More feature announcements are promised at E3 2016.

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