Project Spark beta for Windows 8.1 rolling out, lets you build games for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows 8

Project Spark

Project Spark for Windows is nearly here. As you'll recall, Projection Spark is an upcoming game from Microsoft that spans the Xbox I, Xbox 360, and Windows 8. It could exist 1 of the most interesting cross-platform experiences from Microsoft in recent retention, if it works as they've envisioned information technology. Starting today y'all can try it out for yourself. The beta for Windows viii.1 users is rolling out around the globe now.

Project Spark is a hybrid betwixt a video game and a video game maker. It's the spiritual successor to Microsoft'south Kodu, which was also a game maker for Windows. Project Spark expands on the framework built by Kodu to create an feel that could assist highlight the cloud-strengths of Microsoft's gaming ecosystem. Right now, the beta version for Windows 8.i is in the Microsoft Store and slowly showing up in different markets around the globe.

You signed up for the beta in June when we told y'all correct? Good. Then yous'll be more than or less skillful to go once the link for Project Spark propagates through the Windows Store. As of right now it'south only available in a few regions – like Kazakhstan. We weren't able to download it yet here in the United States, but should exist able to in a couple of hours. You'll discover the link downward below. Don't forget to make sure y'all have your special beta key in lodge to have advantage of the game once installed. Sadly, this won't piece of work on Windows 8.1 RT, y'all'll need something like your Surface Pro to get this game running.

Project Spark Beta

Projection Spark itself won't launch until Spring 2022 on Windows eight, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Then is also a beta for the Xbox One version coming in early 2022. In the meantime, hither'south a easily-on with the game that we had back at E3.