Launch is one of the most stressful parts of game development, and I've learned some hard game development launch lessons. The biggest lesson was to have a detailed launch checklist and start preparing weeks, not days, in advance.
Another important launch lesson is about managing expectations. Be realistic about what launch day will look like – servers might have issues, there will be unexpected bugs, and not everything will go perfectly.
Also, having a post launch plan is crucial. The work doesn't end when the game is released; in many ways, it's just beginning.
What game development launch lessons have you learned from your releases?
Another important launch lesson is about managing expectations. Be realistic about what launch day will look like – servers might have issues, there will be unexpected bugs, and not everything will go perfectly.
Also, having a post launch plan is crucial. The work doesn't end when the game is released; in many ways, it's just beginning.
What game development launch lessons have you learned from your releases?
