Question 1

What is external development in video games?

Accepted Answer

External development refers to working with external partners such as outsourcing studios and co-development teams to support game production. Studios use external development to scale teams, access specialized skills, and accelerate production.

Question 2

What is the difference between outsourcing and co-development?

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing typically involves task-based work delivered by a vendor, while co-development involves closer collaboration between teams working together on shared production goals.

Question 3

How do studios manage external development?

Accepted Answer

Studios need visibility across partners, workflows, and production to manage external development at scale. XDS Spark brings these workflows into one place, helping teams streamline workflows and maintain alignment across projects.