STEP 21 OF 67 · YOU ARE THE TECHNICAL ARTIST
Package a standalone build
Packaging turns the project into a game that runs outside the editor. Working in the editor does not prove the packaged game works, so you do it now and after every milestone.
How to do it
- Make sure the build agent is connected.
- Press Build my game. Duke packages it on your PC and reports errors in plain language.
- Run the packaged game and play the loop once.
How AI speeds this up
The Duke build agent compiles, cooks and packages on your PC, or in the cloud on Studio.
Example from a sample game
Ashfall: first packaged build 1.4 GB, runs at 90 fps.
Before you move on
In Duke Forger, this step's gate checks:
- Verified by DukeA successful packaged build made during this step
- You confirm itI ran the packaged game and played the loop
Words to know
- Packaging
- Turning your Unreal project into a standalone game that runs without the editor.
- Shipping build
- The final, optimized version of the game meant for players.
- Cook
- Unreal's step that converts your project's files into the compact format the finished game loads.
Do step 21 on your own game
Start freeIncluded in Creator, Academy and Studio. Duke drafts it with you and checks it before step 22 opens.