Xbox at GDC 2026: this is how it wants to build the future of gaming from today

The company will present its new vision for developers with the slogan "Build for What's Next".

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Xbox has already confirmed its participation in the upcoming GDC 2026, one of the most important events on the calendar for the video game industry. Under the message “Build for What’s Next”, the company wants to make it clear that the future of the Xbox ecosystem is about offering more tools, more freedom, and more opportunities to studios of all sizes.

The Game Developers Conference will take place from March 9-13 in San Francisco, and Xbox will use the event to share its strategy focused on facilitating multi-platform development and expanding the ways in which creators can reach players.

Xbox Strengthens its Commitment to Developers at GDC 2026

During the fair, Xbox will host the Xbox Dev Summit for the first time, a series of sessions designed to prepare attendees for the next generation of experiences. The event will feature the participation of Xbox, Windows, and studios like Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, and King, who will share practical lessons and perspectives on current development.

The opening of the Dev Summit will be led by Jason Ronald, Vice President of Next Gen, who will kick off a day focused on simplifying processes, accelerating launches, and leveraging new tools in the ecosystem.

The company has reiterated that its goal is clear: to enable developers to create and publish on any device, with greater freedom and fewer technical barriers. Xbox wants to reinforce its role as an open and flexible platform, offering services that facilitate creation and distribution.