Description
The QA Full Go phase is a comprehensive, end-to-end testing cycle to ensure the game is ready for release. This task involves testing all features, functionality, performance, and stability of the game across all platforms. The goal is to identify and report any remaining issues and confirm that resolved bugs are not reoccurring.
Acceptance Criteria
- All major and minor game mechanics are tested for functionality.
- No critical or high-priority bugs remain unresolved.
- Regression testing is completed for all previously fixed issues.
- Performance metrics meet release standards (e.g., frame rate, load times).
- Platform certification tests are successfully passed.
- Localization and accessibility features are verified across supported languages and regions.
- Multiplayer and stress testing are conducted without major issues.
- Final test report submitted with a go/no-go recommendation.
Subtasks
- Preparation and Planning
- Review build readiness and distribute testing assignments.
- Ensure all testing tools and environments are set up.
- Core Gameplay Testing
- Verify mechanics (e.g., combat, exploration, crafting).
- Complete main and side missions.
- Performance Testing
- Conduct frame rate and stability tests across platforms.
- Execute stress testing for multiplayer servers.
- Platform-Specific Testing
- Test the game on all supported platforms (e.g., PC, consoles, mobile).
- Validate compatibility with different input devices.
- Regression Testing
- Recheck all previously fixed bugs for recurrence.
- Focus on areas with significant changes in recent builds.
- Localization and Accessibility Testing
- Verify translations and UI elements in all supported languages.
- Test accessibility options like subtitles and colorblind modes.
- Bug Reporting
- Log new issues in Jira with detailed descriptions and reproduction steps.
- Collaborate with the development team to prioritize fixes.
- Final Validation
- Perform a realistic playthrough to simulate player behavior.
- Generate a comprehensive test report summarizing findings.