Technical review
Repository, build pipeline, controller readiness and performance checked before we commit to scope and price.
Game Porting
Xbox
Trusted by studios and publishers
Xbox certification, handled
Series X is the easy part. Series S is where ports get hard.
Every Xbox game has to run well on both hardware tiers and meet Microsoft’s requirements. This is the kind of list we work through before submission.
- Series S memory and performance
- Smart Delivery across generations
- Achievements
- Cloud saves
- Quick Resume
- User sign-in and switching
- Controller disconnect handling
- Store metadata and age rating
Ready for submission
Series X and Series S
Two consoles, one game. Both have to feel great.
From Xbox Series X to Series S, we handle the full Xbox porting pipeline - Smart Delivery, performance optimization across two very different hardware tiers, and Microsoft’s certification requirements - plus WinGDK for the Xbox PC store.
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- Smart Delivery, achievements and cloud saves
- WinGDK and Xbox Play Anywhere for PC
- High first-submission certification pass rate
What an Xbox port includes
Everything between your PC build and the Xbox store.
One team covers engineering, QA and certification for both Series consoles and the Xbox PC store.
GDK integration
Microsoft GDK, Xbox services and dependencies integrated cleanly into your codebase.
Series X & S performance
Frame rate, memory and resolution tuned separately for Series X and the tighter Series S.
Smart Delivery
One purchase, the right build for each console generation the game ships on.
Achievements
An achievement set and unlock flow implemented to Microsoft’s requirements.
Cloud saves & Quick Resume
Cloud saves, Quick Resume and user switching handled the way Xbox players expect.
WinGDK for PC
WinGDK and Xbox Play Anywhere, so the same game sells on the Xbox PC storefront.
QA & certification
In-house FQA, CQA and LQA, then submission and 3 months of post-launch support.
50+
Games shipped to new platforms
20+
Global publishers & developers
3days
To a free, scoped estimate
3mo
Post-launch support, included
Our fundamental benefits
Here are some of the factors that make us a reliable game porting partner.
01
Single point of contact
One dedicated producer and lead developer stay with your project from kickoff through certification - no hand-offs, no lost context.
02
Free, fast assessment
We review your codebase and share a scoped, accurate estimate within 3 business days - free of charge, no commitment.
03
Post-launch support included
We stay on for 3 months after release to patch, optimize, and keep your build certified through platform and OS updates.
04
Delivery guarantee
If we miss the agreed scope or deadline, we fix it or refund it - it’s written into the agreement, not a promise.
How an Xbox port works
From your PC build to the Xbox store, in 3 to 6 months.
- 01
Brief & preliminary estimate
First callWe discuss the game, target platforms, current build and the risks that could affect scope. You get a preliminary estimate before any technical review.
- 02
Technical review
3-7 daysWe check the repository, build pipeline, controller readiness and performance, and confirm the scope, delivery time and fixed price.
- 03
Onboarding
3-7 daysYou meet the team and get a shared project space, a producer and a lead developer for day-to-day questions.
- 04
Port & verify
8-20 weeksWe build the port with weekly updates, technical reviews and performance gates. Lynci speeds up repeatable technical work while developers make the decisions.
- 05
QA & certification
2-4 weeksOur in-house team handles FQA, LQA and CQA, then coordinates certification and any resubmissions.
- 06
Release & support
3 months includedRelease on every target platform, then bug fixes, patches and platform updates for three months after launch.
engines & platforms
Unity, Unreal, Godot or your own engine, on Xbox Series X|S.
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Engines
+ customengines
Platforms
Portfolio
Games we shipped to new platforms.
Trail Out
Porting on:
Mini Royale
Porting on:
The Witch’s Bakery
Porting on:
The Cub
Porting on:
War Mongrels
Porting on:
63 Days
Porting on:
Peppered
Porting on:
Lumencraft
Porting on:
Quern: Undying Thoughts
Porting on:
Wild West Legacy
Porting on:
Wild West Supermarket Simulator
Porting on:
Other AAA, AA & Indie Titles
Ask for referencesWords from the people
we build for.
Get a free estimateLynci made porting far more cost-effective and easier to manage, letting us bring the release to more platforms. The game also passed certification on the first attempt - proof of how reliable the tool is.
Ewa Buczkowska
Producer | Untold Tales
Working with LYNXBYTE GAMES allowed us to successfully outsource key parts of the porting work for War Mongrels and 63 Days without compromising product quality. The collaboration reduced the workload on our internal development team while ensuring reliable technical support and efficient problem-solving throughout the projects.
Pawel Olszewski
Business Development Manager | GOG
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Your game, on Series X and S.
Tell us your engine and launch window. Free technical assessment, first estimate in 3 business days, no commitment.
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More consoles
Ship on every console at once.
Most games ship to several consoles together. The same team, the same codebase and one fixed price.
What we need to estimate your Xbox port
You don’t need a full brief. Even a rough idea of your game and your launch window is enough to get started.
We’ll review your request and share a scoped estimate within 3 business days.
- Current engine, version, and platform the game runs on today
- Xbox Series X|S only, or together with the Xbox PC store
- Build size, memory use and performance targets
- Access to source code and third-party dependencies
- Multiplayer, save data, or achievements you already have elsewhere
- Timeline, launch window and certification deadlines
Do you port to both Xbox Series X and Series S?
Yes. Every Xbox Series game has to run on both, so we tune performance and memory separately for Series X and the tighter Series S.
What is Smart Delivery?
Smart Delivery lets a player buy a game once and automatically get the best version for their console. We set it up so the right build reaches each Xbox generation the game supports.
Can the same port go on the Xbox PC store?
Yes. With WinGDK and Xbox Play Anywhere we bring the game to the Xbox PC storefront as well, so it sells on console and PC.
Do you handle Xbox certification?
Yes. We build to Microsoft’s requirements from the start, manage submission, and if a build fails we fix and resubmit it at no extra cost.
How much does an Xbox port cost?
With Lynci, our fixed-price porting model, a port is priced in fixed tiers for indie, premium indie and AA games, covering Xbox Series X|S and WinGDK together with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. The price is confirmed after a free technical review and billed per milestone - no hourly surprises.
