soak-test

A soak test protocol is a timed observation plan for extended play sessions designed to catch slow memory leaks, stability regressions, and fatigue issues. This skill generates a structured protocol document with checkpoint schedules and a human-execution checklist.

Soak testing is used to surface performance drift, state accumulation, and balance issues that only appear during long-session play. It helps game teams reduce the risk of late regressions during Polish and Release preparations.

You set up an endurance test by defining checkpoint schedules and specifying what memory and stability metrics to record at each interval. The skill parses your desired duration and focus area to produce a tailored observation plan.

You should run a soak test after making changes affecting memory or performance, especially during Polish and Release preparations. It is particularly critical for games with long-session designs to confirm fixes did not reintroduce memory growth.

Yes, you can customize the duration and focus area. The skill parses user arguments for session length and specific monitoring focus, then loads existing documentation for budgets and prior findings to generate the protocol.

You need to monitor memory usage, stability metrics, and balance issues at defined checkpoints. The generated protocol includes engine-specific monitoring guidance and a post-session analysis template for filing issues.