Console Development

Hi,

I am all set up with Xbox and Microsoft development. Installed the Dev kit on my Series X, and anxious to start testing my game on the Xbox. How long does it take for Epic to respond to the console development form? I really dont understand why you can just build and deploy with Unity to UWP, but I have to apply for the console code with Epic.

I thought Epic’s main goal is to be open and accessible to everyone? Please respond to me. I really dont want to use Unity. I love Unreal Engine and really need this.

Thanks
Nic.