Microsoft Shutting Down XNA Creator’s Club And Xbox Live Indie Games (XBLIG) Programs
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Microsoft today announced that they are shutting down the XNA Creator’s Club and Xbox Live Indie Games (XBLIG) on Xbox 360. We’re working to ensure the process is as smooth as possible and to minimize any impact for developers who are still working on XBLIG games for Xbox 360. Microsoft sees ID@Xbox program as the successor to Xbox Live Indie Games program. Anyone today can sign up for a Windows Developer Account and start making games for Xbox One and Windows 10 today using the tools.
Program Closure and transition info:
- As of today, we’ve stop taking new subscriptions or membership renewals, but we’ll ensure that current members who are still working on games have any memberships that expire “topped off” until September 9, 2016. After that date we’ll no longer allow new games to be published. All creators with a valid subscription as of today will receive a free lifetime Windows Developer account (normally $99).
- In September 2017, we’ll stop selling XBLIG games, close the store and pay out all money earned by developers. Of course, players will still be able to re-download games they own and continue to play the games they own.
- Longer term, over the next two years we’ll be working with game conservationists and creators to preserve the legacy of XBLIG content. We look forward to sharing more details in the future.
