Launch, Iterate, and Professional Practice

This capstone unit guides students through preparing, releasing, and supporting a completed game while applying industry standards. Students will use playtest data to iterate, address accessibility and legal/ethical requirements, integrate assets, manage time and productivity, and plan post-launch community and professional activities such as game jams and conferences.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze playtest results, player feedback, and target audience data to produce a prioritized list of at least five actionable design, accessibility, or marketing changes.
• Apply iteration workflows and asset-integration techniques (e.g., Mixamo pipelines) to update a playable build, document version changes, and produce a release candidate that meets accessibility and legal checklists.
• Demonstrate preparation and execution of a comprehensive launch plan that includes legal/ethical compliance, accessibility accommodations, marketing and distribution steps, and a post-launch support schedule.
• Evaluate personal time-management, productivity routines, and professional development opportunities (game jams, conferences) to create a six-month post-launch roadmap for updates, community engagement, and career growth.