soak-test

A soak test protocol structures extended play sessions to observe, measure, and log memory leaks, stability issues, and edge-case behavior after sustained play. It defines observation checkpoints, data collection methods, and decision criteria for long-running tests.

Soak testing in game development evaluates stability by running extended play sessions to surface memory growth and degradation over time. You need it during the Polish and Release phases to ensure observation, logging, and analysis plans are ready before hand-off.

A playtest protocol for endurance testing specifies input parameters like duration and focus, then defines output artifacts and recommended checkpoints. This structures the session to systematically observe memory, stability, and balance metrics throughout the test.

Yes, you can generate a soak test protocol for a 2-hour playtest to detect memory growth and performance degradation. You input the chosen duration and focus, and the protocol provides the resulting output structure and checkpoints to guide the session.

No, this endurance testing protocol does not perform automated writes to production memory without explicit user approval. It outputs a ready-to-use protocol document that guides observation and logging during the extended play session.