---
description: Prepare and submit game builds to platform stores
triggers:
  - manual
  - game:submit
agents:
  - game-systems-designer
  - fullstack-developer
  - tester
---

# Platform Submission Workflow

Navigate platform certification and store submission.

## Prerequisites
- [ ] Game content complete
- [ ] Developer accounts set up
- [ ] Platform SDK integrated

## Phase 1: Pre-Submission Checklist

### Step 1.1: Platform Requirements Review
```yaml
agent: game-systems-designer
action: review
platforms:
  steam:
    - Steamworks SDK integrated
    - Achievements configured
    - Trading cards (optional)
    - Cloud saves
    - Controller support
  playstation:
    - TRC compliance
    - Trophy system
    - PS Plus features
    - Activity cards
  xbox:
    - XR compliance
    - Achievements
    - Smart Delivery
    - Quick Resume support
  nintendo:
    - Lotcheck requirements
    - Save data handling
    - Sleep mode handling
  mobile:
    - Store guidelines
    - IAP integration
    - Privacy policy
    - Age ratings
```

### Step 1.2: Content Rating
```yaml
agent: game-systems-designer
action: submit
rating_boards:
  - ESRB (North America)
  - PEGI (Europe)
  - USK (Germany)
  - CERO (Japan)
  - GRAC (Korea)
  - ClassInd (Brazil)
process:
  - Complete questionnaires
  - Submit content samples
  - Receive ratings
  - Display correctly in-game
```

## Phase 2: Build Preparation

### Step 2.1: Release Build Configuration
```yaml
agent: fullstack-developer
action: configure
settings:
  - Remove debug code
  - Enable optimizations
  - Strip debug symbols
  - Configure crash reporting
  - Set version numbers
  - Update copyright
```

### Step 2.2: Platform-Specific Builds
```yaml
agent: fullstack-developer
action: build
per_platform:
  steam:
    - Windows x64
    - Linux (optional)
    - macOS (optional)
    - Steam Deck verified
  console:
    - Platform-specific SDK
    - Certification build flags
    - Signed packages
  mobile:
    - Android APK/AAB
    - iOS IPA
    - App bundles
```

### Step 2.3: DRM and Protection
```yaml
agent: fullstack-developer
action: configure
protection:
  - Platform DRM (Steam, console)
  - Online requirements
  - License verification
  - Anti-cheat (if multiplayer)
```

## Phase 3: Quality Assurance

### Step 3.1: Certification Testing
```yaml
agent: tester
action: test
test_areas:
  - First-time user experience
  - Network disconnection handling
  - Save data corruption recovery
  - Suspend/resume behavior
  - Controller disconnection
  - Achievement triggering
  - Localization accuracy
  - Accessibility features
```

### Step 3.2: Platform Compliance
```yaml
agent: tester
action: verify
requirements:
  - Load times within limits
  - Frame rate stability
  - Memory usage
  - Terminology compliance
  - Button prompts correct
  - Legal notices displayed
```

### Step 3.3: Regression Testing
```yaml
agent: tester
action: test
scope:
  - Full playthrough
  - All features
  - All platforms
  - Performance validation
```

## Phase 4: Store Assets

### Step 4.1: Marketing Materials
```yaml
agent: game-systems-designer
action: prepare
assets:
  - Store page screenshots (platform sizes)
  - Trailer video
  - Game description
  - Feature list
  - System requirements
  - Developer info
```

### Step 4.2: Store Configuration
```yaml
agent: game-systems-designer
action: configure
settings:
  - Pricing
  - Release date
  - Regions
  - Languages
  - Age gates
  - Purchase options
  - DLC/Bundles
```

## Phase 5: Submission

### Step 5.1: Upload Build
```yaml
agent: fullstack-developer
action: upload
per_platform:
  steam: Upload via SteamPipe
  playstation: Upload via Partner portal
  xbox: Upload via Partner Center
  nintendo: Upload via Partner portal
  ios: Upload via App Store Connect
  android: Upload via Play Console
```

### Step 5.2: Submit for Review
```yaml
agent: game-systems-designer
action: submit
documentation:
  - Build notes
  - Test account credentials
  - Known issues (if any)
  - Special instructions
  - Video walkthrough
timeline:
  - Steam: ~3 days review
  - PlayStation: 1-2 weeks
  - Xbox: 1-2 weeks
  - Nintendo: 2-4 weeks
  - iOS: 1-3 days
  - Android: 1-7 days
```

## Phase 6: Post-Submission

### Step 6.1: Handle Feedback
```yaml
agent: game-systems-designer
action: respond
scenarios:
  approved:
    - Schedule release
    - Prepare launch marketing
  rejected:
    - Address issues
    - Resubmit
    - Update timeline
```

### Step 6.2: Launch Preparation
```yaml
agent: game-systems-designer
action: prepare
launch_checklist:
  - Press kit ready
  - Social media scheduled
  - Support team briefed
  - Day-one patch ready
  - Server infrastructure ready
```

## Outputs
- [ ] Certified builds
- [ ] Content ratings
- [ ] Store pages
- [ ] Submission documentation
- [ ] Launch checklist

## Quality Gates
- All certification tests pass
- Builds uploaded successfully
- Store pages complete
- Ratings received
- Submission approved