> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.allout.game/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.allout.game/going-all-out/publishing-your-game.md).

# Publishing Your Game

### Publishing Checklist

Treat this as a “release candidate” checklist. Aim to check every box.

#### Game readiness

* [ ] Your game has a complete and substantial core loop
* [ ] The win/lose (or end) condition is obvious
* [ ] New players can understand the goal in under 30 seconds
* [ ] You have onboarding: tutorial, signs, NPC dialog, or a first-time flow
* [ ] You have a default session length target (short/medium/long) and it feels right

#### Multiplayer + stability

* [ ] You tested with multiple players (not just solo)
* [ ] Late-join works (joining an in-progress game)
* [ ] Disconnect/reconnect doesn’t break a session
* [ ] Players can’t soft-lock themselves (stuck, no inputs, no escape)
* [ ] Spawns/respawns are safe and consistent

#### Performance + feel

* [ ] The game loads quickly enough for streaming audiences
* [ ] There are no obvious frame drops in busy moments
* [ ] Camera and controls feel consistent across the whole game
* [ ] Audio levels are reasonable (no clipping, no extreme volume jumps)

#### Art + clarity

* [ ] Assets and textures look cohesive
* [ ] UI text is readable at typical play distances
* [ ] Key interactables are visually distinct from background props

#### Metadata (what players see before they join)

* [ ] Title + subtitle describe the game in one sentence
* [ ] Loading message explains the core loop or controls
* [ ] Thumbnail/preview is accurate and not misleading
* [ ] You have a short “streamer pitch” (one-liner) ready to paste anywhere

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Need help with store-facing assets? See [Uploading Metadata](/creator-portal-web/uploading-metadata.md).
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#### Community Standards

Games on All Out must be generally appropriate for all ages.

* [ ] Your game must be free from extreme realistic violence/blood, nudity, or romantic content
* [ ] Games cannot claim to offer players sparks or other paid virtual currencies
* [ ] Games cannot reference drugs or alcohol
* [ ] Text in games should be free from all profanity

#### Rights and attribution

* [ ] You have the rights to everything you ship (art, audio, brands, logos)
* [ ] You follow any attribution requirements for external assets (if any)

We reserve the right to remove games at any time, for any reason.

### Publishing flow

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#### 1) Save Your Project

If you have a [Git repository](/going-all-out/collaborating-and-version-control.md), we recommend creating a commit before publishing, so you'll be able to track what's changed between releases.
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#### 2) Click the "Upload" button in the top right of the editor

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**Set Active Now** makes the uploaded version active immediately. Clear it to upload a version without activating it.
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#### 3) Monitor Your Launch

After you publish a new version, monitor active servers and check [Game Error Monitoring](/creator-portal-web/game-error-monitoring.md)

Use [Managing Servers/Updates](/creator-portal-web/managing-servers-updates.md) to rematchmake or stop servers if needed.
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#### 4) Ship improvements fast

Check player feedback and make adjustments!

Players can leave feedback via [Feedback/Ratings](/creator-portal-web/feedback-ratings.md).
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### After you publish

* Hop in and hang out with your community!
* Check for player [Feedback/Ratings](/creator-portal-web/feedback-ratings.md) and make adjustments
* Reach out if you need any help! See [Developer Support](/going-all-out/developer-support.md).

If you're publishing an update to your game, decide if you want to use the rematchmaking feature to automatically send players to updated servers with [Managing Servers/Updates](/creator-portal-web/managing-servers-updates.md). Activating a version changes new sessions; existing sessions continue until they end, rematchmake, or are stopped.