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Uploading Your Game to Steam for Mac Users
1. Preparing Your Game
- Ensure Mac Compatibility: Verify that your game is compatible with macOS by testing it on a Mac system. This includes checking for any platform-specific bugs and ensuring performance is optimal.
- Game Center Entitlements: If your game uses Game Center features, ensure that the com.apple.developer.game-center key is enabled in Xcode.
2. Configuring Steam Listings
- Steamworks Account Setup: If you haven’t already, create a Steamworks account to manage your game’s presence on Steam.
- Create a Steam App ID: You’ll need to establish a unique App ID for your game in Steamworks, which will be used throughout the submission process.
- Prepare Game Assets: Collate all necessary images, descriptions, and any additional information required for your Steam store page.
3. Uploading to Steam
- Use SteamPipe: Utilize the SteamPipe tool to upload your game files to Steam. SteamPipe allows you to handle Mac binaries and deploy them appropriately.
- Configure Depots: Set up depots for different platforms, including one specifically for Mac. This ensures the correct binaries are delivered to the users.
4. Testing and Release
- Internal Testing: Before going live, perform a closed beta to test functionality on Steam’s platform and address any issues that arise.
- Compliance with Steam Guidelines: Ensure that your game complies with Steam’s submission guidelines, including appropriate tagging, categories, and age ratings.
- Publish and Monitor: Once everything is verified, publish your game and actively monitor user feedback to make necessary updates or fixes.
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