3.6 KiB
3.6 KiB
Release Checklist: [Version] -- [Platform]
Release Date: [Target Date] Release Manager: [Name] Status: [ ] GO / [ ] NO-GO
Build Verification
- Clean build succeeds on all target platforms
- No compiler warnings (zero-warning policy)
- Build version number set correctly:
[version] - Build is reproducible from tagged commit:
[commit hash] - Build size within budget: [actual] / [budget]
- All assets included and loading correctly
- No debug/development features enabled in release build
Quality Gates
Critical Bugs
- Zero S1 (Critical) bugs open
- Zero S2 (Major) bugs -- or documented exceptions below:
| Bug ID | Description | Exception Rationale | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|
Test Coverage
- All critical path features tested and signed off
- Full regression suite passed: [pass rate]%
- Soak test passed (4+ hours continuous play)
- Edge case testing complete
Performance
- Target FPS met on minimum spec: [actual] / [target] FPS
- Memory usage within budget: [actual] / [budget] MB
- Load times within budget: [actual] / [target] seconds
- No memory leaks over extended play (soak test)
- No frame drops below [threshold] in normal gameplay
Content Complete
- All placeholder assets replaced with final versions
- All player-facing text proofread
- All text localization-ready (no hardcoded strings)
- Localization complete for: [list locales]
- Audio mix finalized and approved
- Credits complete and accurate
- Legal notices and third-party attributions complete
Platform: PC
- Minimum and recommended specs documented
- Keyboard+mouse controls fully functional
- Controller support tested (Xbox, PlayStation, generic)
- Resolution scaling tested: 1080p, 1440p, 4K, ultrawide
- Windowed, borderless, fullscreen modes working
- Graphics settings save and load correctly
- Store SDK integrated and tested: [Steam/Epic/GOG]
- Achievements functional
- Cloud saves functional
Platform: Console (if applicable)
- TRC/TCR/Lotcheck requirements met
- Platform controller prompts correct
- Suspend/resume works
- User switching handled
- Network loss handled gracefully
- Storage full scenario handled
- Parental controls respected
- Certification submission prepared
Store and Distribution
- Store page metadata complete and proofread
- Screenshots current and meet platform requirements
- Trailer current
- Key art and capsule images final
- Age ratings obtained: [ ] ESRB [ ] PEGI [ ] Other
- Legal: EULA, Privacy Policy, Terms of Service
- Pricing configured for all regions
Launch Readiness
- Analytics/telemetry verified and receiving data
- Crash reporting configured: [service name]
- Day-one patch prepared (if needed)
- On-call team schedule set for first 72 hours
- Community announcements drafted
- Press/influencer keys prepared
- Support team briefed on known issues
- Rollback plan documented and tested
Sign-offs
| Role | Name | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| QA Lead | [ ] Approved | ||
| Technical Director | [ ] Approved | ||
| Producer | [ ] Approved | ||
| Creative Director | [ ] Approved |
Final Decision
GO / NO-GO: ____________
Rationale: [Summary of readiness. If NO-GO, list specific blocking items and estimated time to resolve.]
Notes: [Any additional context, known risks accepted, or conditions on the release.]