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Version 1.0, 11/01/2025
Publishers are permitted to use user-specific data from Xbox services, Xbox consoles and other platforms on the Xbox network with the following limitations:
Game progress, in-game items, and statistics
Titles can, at their discretion, sync game progress, virtual currency wallets and in-game items (including those unlocked with virtual currency) across gaming platforms and networks. As part of user progress, a title can provide holistic statistic values including unlock of achievements as long as those achievements do not require play using another platform.
Microsoft Store Managed Entitlements
Digital Content or PDLC (such as a map pack or any content that provides additional gameplay) which are sold in the Microsoft Store AND across other platform stores, may not be shared/roamed across gaming networks. However, for clarity and at the title's discretion, a bundle of in-game items (such as Virtual Currency or items unlocked with VC) that are sold through the Microsoft Store and are managed by the title, may be shared/roamed across gaming networks.
If you offer content for purchase on another platform, network or store, the following conditions apply:
Titles must
- offer the same or better for-sale content offers in the Microsoft Store to ensure that Xbox users are not disadvantaged (including but not limited to release timing, market coverage, features, content (such as bonus VC or bonus in-game benefits), language and localization, and physical token card offerings); and
- include a corresponding offer in Microsoft's Digital Content at Retail program (i.e., Code to Content) if digital codes are sold direct to consumers; and
Titles must not
- intentionally direct content purchases away from the Microsoft Store, or discourage purchases from the Microsoft Store (for example, through marketing, advertising, in-store products, or affinity programs); or
- offer such content for purchase in connection with products or experiences that do not have the same features and capabilities as the game for Xbox on PC (but, player progression and game data may be shared to such products or experiences - for example, "companion experiences").
Failure to comply with any of the conditions of this policy may result in consequences, including but not limited to rendering your product(s) ineligible for editorial placement, store marketing and promotions.