Unity Xbox GDK Developer Needed – First Xbox Build for 2.5D Arabic Fighting Game

We are looking for an experienced Unity developer with Xbox GDK experience to help us create the first playable Xbox build of our upcoming competitive fighting game, KARKABA. KARKABA is a culturally inspired Arabic 2.5D fighting game built in Unity using the Universal Fighting Engine (UFE). The game has been officially approved for release through the ID@Xbox program, and we have completed the required Microsoft agreements. We are now seeking technical support to bring the project onto Xbox hardware and establish a solid foundation for future certification and release. We need a developer who has previously worked with: - Unity - Xbox GDK - Console deployment workflows - Controller integration - Performance optimization - Console certification requirements (preferred) The primary objective is to create and validate the first functional Xbox build running on Xbox Series X|S development hardware. Scope of Work: Phase 1 – Initial Xbox Build Review project architecture and dependencies Configure Unity project for Xbox GDK Resolve platform-specific build issues Create successful Xbox build Deploy and run build on Xbox dev kit Verify controller support Verify menus and gameplay functionality Verify local multiplayer functionality Troubleshoot crashes and platform-specific issues Phase 2 – Performance Validation Analyze performance on Xbox Series X|S Identify bottlenecks Recommend optimization priorities Verify stable gameplay performance Validate memory usage and loading times Phase 3 – Technical Roadmap Provide recommendations regarding: Xbox platform requirements Certification readiness Achievements integration Online multiplayer considerations Save systems Future Xbox Live feature integration Deliverables Successful completion will include: Working Xbox Series X|S build Build deployment documentation Technical setup documentation List of identified issues and recommended fixes Performance assessment report Certification preparation recommendations Required Experience Please apply only if you have experience with at least one of the following: Shipped a Unity title on Xbox Worked with Microsoft GDK Ported games from PC to Xbox Worked on console certification preparation To Apply Please include: Previous Xbox projects you have worked on Your role in those projects Experience with Unity and GDK We are looking for a long-term technical partner who may continue supporting the project through optimization, Xbox feature integration, and certification preparation.