Merge pull request #6187 from MicrosoftDocs/main

Auto Publish – main to live - 2026-01-14 23:29 UTC

Author: learn-build-service-prod[bot]

hub/apps/windows-app-sdk/downloads-archive.md

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ The Windows App SDK has a lifecycle. A lifecycle begins when a version or servic
 | Windows App SDK version | Original release date | Latest patch version | Patch release date | Support level  | End of servicing |
 | ----------------------- | --------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------ | -------------- | ---------------- |
 | 1.8                     | 09/09/2025            | 1.8.260101001        | 01/13/2026         | Current        | 09/09/2026       |
-| 1.7                     | 03/18/2025            | 1.7.251107005        | 11/11/2025         | Maintenance    | 03/18/2026       |
+| 1.7                     | 03/18/2025            | 1.7.251220001        | 01/13/2026         | Maintenance    | 03/18/2026       |
 | 1.6                     | 09/04/2024            | 1.6.250602001        | 06/10/2025         | Out of Support | 09/04/2025       |
 | 1.5                     | 02/29/2024            | 1.5.250108004        | 01/15/2025         | Out of Support | 02/28/2025       |
 | 1.4                     | 08/29/2023            | 1.4.240802001        | 08/13/2024         | Out of Support | 08/29/2024       |

hub/apps/windows-app-sdk/release-channels.md

@@ -14,6 +14,18 @@ zone_pivot_groups: wasdk-release-channels
 
 :::zone pivot="stable"
 
+## Version 1.7.7 (1.7.251220001)
+
+Released: **January 13, 2026** <br><br>
+
+<details><summary>Bug fixes</summary>
+
+>
+> * Fixed an issue that prevented Image Super Resolution from being available for some applications. ([RuntimeCompatibilityChange](/windows/windows-app-sdk/api/winrt/microsoft.windows.applicationmodel.windowsappruntime.runtimecompatibilityoptions.disabledchanges): N/A)
+> 
+
+</details>
+
 ## Version 1.7.6 (1.7.251107005)
 
 Released: **November 11, 2025** <br><br>

hub/apps/windows-app-sdk/release-notes/windows-app-sdk-1-7.md

@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@ ms.topic: article
 keywords: Xbox
 ---
 # Xbox Media Application Architecture
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Please note that UWP based games are no longer accepted in the Xbox Store. Please use the [ID@XBOX program](https://www.xbox.com/games/id).
+
 All Xbox apps are packaged using the [Universal Windows Platform](../develop/index.md) but this does not mean that all Xbox applications must be written in XAML and C#. This section will go through several high-level architectural decisions you will need to make before you can start writing your Xbox application.
 
 For general guidance on developing UWP applications for Xbox see this documentation:

uwp/apps-for-xbox/application-architecture.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Getting started
 description: Learn how to get started right away developing games for Windows or Xbox by following this quick start guide.
 ms.assetid: 40490837-6c7f-4f82-96b5-14f6858982b3
-ms.date: 08/21/2024
+ms.date: 01/14/2026
 ms.topic: get-started
 keywords: windows 10, uwp, games, getting started
 localizationpriority: medium
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ localizationpriority: medium
 This article is a getting started guide for creators who want to develop games on Windows or Xbox.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Before investing time developing a game based on the UWP framework, please note that UWP is no longer under active development. Further, UWP based games are no longer accepted in the Xbox Store.
+> Before investing time developing a game based on the UWP framework, please note that UWP based games are no longer accepted in the Xbox Store. Please use the [ID@XBOX program](https://www.xbox.com/games/id).
 
 Here are some questions to help you find the info you need:
 * Are you an experienced game developer and want all the details? See the [Windows game development guide](e2e.md).

uwp/gaming/getting-started.md

@@ -544,15 +544,9 @@
       items:
       - name: GLSL to HLSL
         href: ../gaming/glsl-to-hlsl-reference.md
-- name: UWP on Xbox One
+- name: UWP on Xbox
   items:
   - name: FAQ
     href: ../xbox-apps/frequently-asked-questions.yml
-  - name: Tools
-    items:
-    - name: Dev Home
-  - name: Xbox best practices
-  - name: Bringing existing games to Xbox
-  - name: Xbox Device Portal REST API
-- name: Xbox Live
-  href: /gaming/xbox-live/index
+  - name: Xbox Live
+    href: /gaming/xbox-live/index

uwp/gaming/toc.yml

@@ -13,6 +13,9 @@ summary: |
   Look through this page of frequently asked questions. 
   Also check out the [Known issues](known-issues.md) topic and the [Developing Universal Windows apps](https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsapps/en-US/home?forum=wpdevelop) forum. 
   
+  > [!NOTE]
+  > Please note that UWP based games are no longer accepted in the Xbox Store. Please use the [ID@XBOX program](https://www.xbox.com/games/id).
+
 
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