Microsoft announced today that over 250 developers have received Xbox One development kits through its ID@Xbox program. In addition to numerous studios participating in its self-publishing initiative, the company shared details about 25 new Xbox One titles at this year’s annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
“Since we first announced the program in August, we’ve been working closely with developers to bring a diverse array of independent games to Xbox One,” said ID@Xbox Games Director Chris Charla in a release. “Our goal is to make the process as easy as possible so developers can focus on what matters most: creating the games you’re beginning to see today!”
The ID@Xbox program has attracted developers from nine different countries who are producing titles that take advantage of the Xbox One’s unique features like the console’s Kinect sensor, as well as making games that feature up to eight-player local gameplay.
“Our goal has always been to make Xbox One the best place to play games, and that means having a diverse portfolio for gamers to choose from,” said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Studios in a press statement. “We’ve worked closely with independent developers to bring their own brand of creativity and innovation to the platform and today is just the beginning.”
You can expect to see titles such as Strike Suit Zero, Nutjitsu and 1001 Spikes to be available in the coming weeks ahead. In the meantime, here’s a look at the 25 self-published titles recently announced for Xbox One:
- 1001 Spikes by Nicalis
- Calibre 10 Racing Series by Bongfish GmbH
- CastleStorm by Zen Studios
- Chariot by Frima
- Chuck’s Challenge 3D by Niffler
- Contrast by Compulsion Games
- Divekick Addition Edition + by Iron Galaxy Studios
- Forced by BetaDwarf ApS
- FRU by Through Games
- Guacamelee Super Turbo Championship Edition by DrinkBox Studios
- Gunscape by Blowfish Studios
- Habitat by 4gency
- Hyper Light Drifter by Heart Machine
- It Draws a Red Box by Other Ocean
- Nutjitsu by NinjaBee
- Pinball Arcade by FarSight Studios
- Q.U.B.E. Director’s Cut by Toxic Games
- Riptide GP2 by Vector Unit
- Roundabout by No Goblin
- Sixty Second Shooter Prime by Happion Laboratories
- Spectra: 8bit Racing by Gateway Interactive
- Strike Suit Zero by Born Ready Games
- Super Time Force by Capybara
- The Last Tinker by Mimimi Productions
- Wulverblade by Darkwind Media
Microsoft notes that these games aren’t listed a specific order, so don’t expect titles at the top of the list to launch first. Games will be released as the developers are able to complete them.
[via Microsoft]
