Xbox clarifies situation with Kick after its app arrives on the console

The company confirms that there is no official agreement with the streaming platform.

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In recent hours, there has been some confusion surrounding the arrival of the Kick app on Xbox, with many users assuming a direct collaboration between the two companies. To address the commotion, Xbox has officially stepped in to clarify the situation and provide insight into the app’s true status within their ecosystem.

The explanation comes after the app began circulating on Xbox consoles, raising questions about its origin, approval, and potential backing by Microsoft.

Xbox confirms that Kick published the app independently

Xbox has been clear: there is no association or agreement between Xbox and Kick. According to the company, the app was published independently by Kick on the platform, without being part of any official collaboration or joint announcement.

• Additionally, Xbox has confirmed that the app is being actively evaluated under the Xbox Store policies, as is the case with any other app or service that arrives on the digital store. The same statement emphasizes that apps that do not comply with these policies will be removed, without exception.

This message makes it clear that Kick’s presence on Xbox does not imply official endorsement or guarantee its permanence in the Store. Everything will depend on whether the app meets the technical, legal, and content requirements that Microsoft demands to remain available on its consoles.

For now, the situation is in the hands of Xbox’s standard review process, while users wait to see if the app will remain available or be removed in the coming days.

Xbox does not have a partnership with Kick. Kick independently published an app on our platform, and we are actively evaluating it under our Store policies. Apps that do not comply with these policies are removed.

— Xbox (@Xbox) December 17, 2025