> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xbox.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Create and publish add-ons for a game > Tutorial for creating and publishing add-ons for your XBOX game in Partner Center, including expansions, character skins, and virtual currencies. This article describes how to create and publish game add-ons. Add-ons are used to make new content for your game, like game expansions, character skins, or virtual currencies, available to customers. An add-on must be associated with a game that you create in Partner Center. > [tab] XBOX > > ## Prerequisites > > * Enrollment as an XBOX creator. To learn more, see [XBOX Creator Onboarding](https://docs.xbox.com/home/onboarding.md). > * Active Partner Center account. If you don't have an account yet, contact your XBOX team. > * Approved game concept for your product. To learn more, see [Submit game concepts](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/publishing-processes/managed-creators/publishing-processes-game-concepts.md). > [tab] Microsoft Store on Windows > > ## Prerequisites > > * Enrollment as a Microsoft Store developer. > * Active Partner Center account. > * To learn more, see [Microsoft Store Developer Platform](https://storedeveloper.microsoft.com/home). ## Create an add-on associated with a game in Partner Center Game add-ons are configured within your game in Partner Center. Navigate to your game and then use the **Add-ons** page within the title to start the process of creating add-ons. > [tab] XBOX > > **1. Sign in to [Partner Center](https://developer.microsoft.com/dashboard).** > > Sign in to [Partner Center](https://developer.microsoft.com/dashboard). > > **2. In the **Home** page, select **Apps and games**.** > > In the **Home** page, select **Apps and games**. > > **3. In the **Apps and games | Overview** page, select your title.** > > In the **Apps and games | Overview** page, select your title. Or, enter your game's name in the search bar and then select your game. > > **4. Select **Add-ons** from the left navigation pane.** > > Select **Add-ons** from the left navigation pane. > > **5. In the **Add-ons** page, select **+ Create a new\...** and select the type of ...** > > In the **Add-ons** page, select **+ Create a new\...** and select the type of add-on to create. XBOX creators can create different types of add-ons including: Consumable (Developer-managed), Consumable (Microsoft Store-managed), Durable, Durable with Packages, and Add-on Bundle. For more information, see [Add-ons](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/add-ons.md). > > **6. Specify a unique value as the product ID for your add-on.** > > Specify a unique value as the product ID for your add-on. For example, consumable\_001. This ID is used in code and in Partner Center to identify the add-on. > > **7. Select **Create**.** > > Select **Create**. > [tab] Microsoft Store on Windows > > **1. Sign in to [Partner Center](https://developer.microsoft.com/dashboard).** > > Sign in to [Partner Center](https://developer.microsoft.com/dashboard). > > **2. In the **Home** page, select **Apps and games**.** > > In the **Home** page, select **Apps and games**. > > **3. In the **Apps and games | Overview** page, select your title.** > > In the **Apps and games | Overview** page, select your title. Or, enter your game's name in the search bar and then select your game. > > **4. Select **Add-ons** from the left navigation pane.** > > Select **Add-ons** from the left navigation pane. > > **5. In the **Add-ons** page, select **+ Create a new\...** and select the type of ...** > > In the **Add-ons** page, select **+ Create a new\...** and select the type of add-on to create. You can create different types of add-ons including: Consumable (Developer-managed), Consumable (Microsoft Store-managed), and Durable. For more information, see [Add-ons](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/add-ons.md). > > **6. Specify a unique value as the product ID for your add-on.** > > Specify a unique value as the product ID for your add-on. For example, consumable\_001. This ID is used in code and in Partner Center to identify the add-on. > > **7. Select **Create**.** > > Select **Create**. ## Configure add-on properties Add-on properties are similar to the properties of a base game. Each add-on type has different properties that you need to configure. For example, **Durables** have a different list of properties from **Consumables**. For more information, see [Partner Center sections to configure for add-ons](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/add-ons.md#partner-center-sections-to-configure-for-add-ons). ## Use the add-on in your game Add-ons are identified using values in the **Identity details** section of the add-on setup page. Use the product ID to associate the item in your game. For more information, see [Commerce - Getting Started](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/xstore-commerce/xstore-commerce-overview.md) in the Game Development Kit. > [tab] XBOX > > ## Submit add-ons for certification > > When all the required information needed is completed, you can move forward and submit the add-on for certification. Your add-on's **Pricing** and **Store listings** configurations might need to be approved. > > Use the **Certify** option on the add-on's **Overview** page to begin the certification process. For more information, see [Certify](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/certification/certification-overview.md). > > > \[!Note] You can't submit an add-on for certification until the base game has been submitted for certification. ## Publish add-ons Add-ons can only be published to the RETAIL sandbox after passing certification. However, since add-ons must be associated with a base game, the base game must pass certification and be published to the RETAIL sandbox before the add-on can be published. You can submit both the base game and add-on for certification at the same time. In the event where the add-on passes certification but not the base game, you can't publish the add-on until the base game passes certification. Similar to a base game, configurations made in the **Pricing and availability** section of the add-on determine when the add-on is visible and available to customers in the RETAIL sandbox. ## See also * [Add-ons](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/add-ons.md) * [Configure a Durable add-on for a game](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/tutorial-xbox-managed/how-to-configure-a-durable.md) ## Related topics - [Bundles](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/bundle.md) - [Add-ons](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/add-ons.md) - [Set up XBOX products in Partner Center](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/publishing-processes/managed-creators/publishing-processes-product-onboarding-and-configuration.md) - [Configure add-ons for in-game store-only availability](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/how-to/how-to-does-not-have-store-listing.md) - [Age ratings guidance for countries/regions](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/age-ratings-guidance.md)