Xbox One Software Development Kit Leaked on Twitter With Documentation

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This has not been a good few weeks for Microsoft given Lizard Squad and their obsession for taking Xbox Live offline and to their dismay it appears we may have what will become the first major leak for the Xbox One that should ignite a modding scene comparable to what the Xbox 360 enjoyed.

The hacking group H4LT contacted us regarding their leak of the official Xbox One Software Development Kit software via their twitter account as well as other news outlets. Through their twitter they have supplied multiple screenshots and mirrors for the public to partake of. It appears that their leak of this software is part of a multi-release intended to unite a community for modding that would usually become fractured from secrecy and pride. Only time will tell if this release is truly able to change the attitude of those normally associated with console modding in the past.




Small Interview VIA DM with H4LT

What was the reason for leaking the SDK if any?
We leaked it to the community because if something is shared then.. progress is achieved faster than alone

Something kept between us will not achieve anything. Share it with the community = creativity and research. Shared is how it should be.

The SDK will basically allow the community to reverse and open doors towards homebrew applications being present on the Xbox One."@notHALT"


Do you have any other leaks planned?
We have plans to leak future software. But right now, we can't name them just incase.

Once the SDK is out, people who have knowledge or has in the past reversed files related to the Windows (8) operating system should definitely have a go at reversing some files in there.Why? Well, the Xbox One is practically a stripped Windows 8 device and has introduced a new package format that hasn't had much attention. This format is responsible for updating the console and storing applications (Games are under the category of 'Applications' on the Xbox One) and is a modification of Virtual Hard Disks. There is no definite 'exploit' but from what we have studied and tested, this simple Packaging format could possibly lead us to creating Homebrew applications for the Xbox One."@notHALT"


TheTechGame has reached out to Microsoft for comment.



UPDATE #1: It appears H4LT has leaked the SDK documentation on their twitter.



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MarkPosted:

Hmm seems like I see an increase of homebrew programs

xxRider702xxPosted:

Inq
Hijacked I downloaded this. This could be a breakthrough for modding!
Will check this out!


No offence but your saying it like modding is a good thing.

Id rather have the Xbox One to not have the ability to mod.


I agree but aspart of me feels like i enjoy modding for fun rather to win/troll in competive

MrPetroPosted:

Wait, So now this can make my console a SDK? and how does it work?

slapshot101Posted:

I'm really glad they decided to release this because as they said a whole community working together works way better then selfish people even though it wouldn't shock me if some of the people who find the exploit or other things won't share as much as these guys did.

MissPosted:

Looks like Microsoft just got their shit pushed in.

GaryPosted:

Hopefully this will lead to a great increase in homebrew like on the 360.

ExtolledSmurfPosted:

H4LT is the nicest squad I know.

MethylaminePosted:

Does this mean there will be mods soon?? Kinda hoping there will be, but then again don't want it to end up like all the call of duties, where every lobby somebody has mods....

1989Posted:

Hijacked I downloaded this. This could be a breakthrough for modding!
Will check this out!


No offence but your saying it like modding is a good thing.

Id rather have the Xbox One to not have the ability to mod.

1989Posted:

I don't understand why this group would do this really.

If this does lead to modding then it will ruin the Xbox One.


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