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How to handle game demos

A topic by Jonathan Hunter created Aug 02, 2021 Views: 382 Replies: 5

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I want to release a demo for a game I am working on. When I have the demo completed I will create a new project page for the demo. When I eventually release the full game should I create a new project page and unlist the demo or should I change the demo project page into the full release version?

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No Time To PlayModerator2 years ago(+1)

You can do it either way depending on how you want to handle things. Keep in mind that some uploads can be marked as demos, so you can easily have them on the same page as the main game even if the latter is paid.

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Jonathan Hunter2 years ago

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

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Grindalf Games2 years ago

A question on demos and game pages. When a page is first posted Itch gives the page a boost. When a game gets upgraded from demo to released does it get another boost? if not then it would be better to delete the game profile and remake it as you would get another boost?

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No Time To PlayModerator2 years ago(+2)

No, it would be better to post a devlog marked as Major Update or Launch. That way you'll have both the continuity, and the benefit of jumping forward in the list again.

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Grindalf Games2 years ago

Great thank you for the information :D

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