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April 2026 GDK Update 4

by Microsoft Corporationv2604.4.7897

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The Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) contains the common tools, libraries, and documentation needed to build games for Xbox Game Pass for PC on Windows 10/11, Xbox consoles (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One), and cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.Gaming.GDK --exact --version 2604.4.7897

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for April 2026 GDK Update 4

April 2026 GDK Update 4 uses EXE (in ZIP, Burn bundle). The silent install switches are /q.

See the full silent install reference for April 2026 GDK Update 4 →

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Installers · v2604.4.7897

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
in ZIP, Burn bundle
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for April 2026 GDK Update 4.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install April 2026 GDK Update 4 on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.Gaming.GDK --exact --version 2604.4.7897. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install April 2026 GDK Update 4 silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.Gaming.GDK --exact 2604.4.7897 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for April 2026 GDK Update 4?
April 2026 GDK Update 4 uses EXE (in ZIP, Burn bundle). Run the downloaded installer with: null. The silent switches are /q.
How do I uninstall April 2026 GDK Update 4 via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.Gaming.GDK --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from April 2026 GDK Update 4's Apps & Features entry.
Is April 2026 GDK Update 4 free?
April 2026 GDK Update 4 is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/GDK/releases) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does April 2026 GDK Update 4 work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls April 2026 GDK Update 4 directly from the publisher.
How do I keep April 2026 GDK Update 4 up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.Gaming.GDK --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of April 2026 GDK Update 4 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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