When to deploy the first version of your APK to the Play Store?

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

Hey folks! Currently working on a game with level progression. I have a solid 16 levels, with 2 bosses. It’s an okay start, but certainly not something I want in the full game. There are no IAP and the game will be free.

That said, since this is my first game, I’m curious as to the best strategy on when to upload the APK to the Play Store for others to view. I’m worried that, if too soon it will ruin the user experience, or if too late I’ll lose morale in finishing this game!

Also, I’m concerned from a testing standpoint as well. From what I gather, Alpha and Beta testing in the Android Play Store only happen after you release a public version of your APK.

Any advice?

#2

You can have closed alpha and beta testing in the play store so that it is only possible to test for people that are in a (closed) Google Plus community.  It will not be visible to others. So that is definitely a good first step.

#3

You can have closed alpha and beta testing in the play store so that it is only possible to test for people that are in a (closed) Google Plus community.  It will not be visible to others. So that is definitely a good first step.