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DirectX Gaming | Visual Studio2026-06-18T12:43:44-07:00

DirectX Game Development

Write, build, and debug your DirectX games in Visual Studio.

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Get started building DirectX games in Visual Studio by using the built-in DirectX project templates. Whether you’re building a DirectX 12 or DirectX 11 game for Windows or Windows Phone, you’ll find a template that suits you.