Publishing Your Game: Uploading Your Game

Once your build is ready, the next step is uploading it to a platform where players can download and play it.
This page explains how to upload your VR fangame to SideQuest, itch.io, and (optionally) App Lab.

Each platform has different requirements, but the upload process is straightforward once your build is packaged correctly.

1. Uploading to SideQuest (Quest Builds)

SideQuest is the easiest and fastest way to publish a Quest game.

A. Create a SideQuest Developer Account

1. Go to SideQuest

2. Create an account

3. Verify your email

4. Create a Developer Profile

B. Create a New App Listing

• Click “Create App”

• Enter:

• Game title

• Short description

• Long description

• Tags

• Version number

C. Upload Your APK

• Drag your APK into the upload box

• Set the version number

• Add release notes

D. Add Media

Upload:

• 4–8 screenshots

• Icon / cover image

• Trailer (optional)

E. Publish

Click Publish — your game goes live instantly.

SideQuest has no review process, so updates are fast and easy.

2. Uploading to itch.io (PCVR Builds)

itch.io is ideal for PCVR builds and devlogs.

A. Create an itch.io Account

• Sign up

• Create a profile

• Add a developer name

B. Create a New Project

• Click “Create New Project”

• Set:

• Title

• Description

• Pricing (free or paid)

• Visibility (public or draft)

C. Upload Your Build

Upload a ZIP file containing:

• YourGame.exe

• YourGame_Data folder

• All required DLLs

D. Set File Type

Mark the ZIP as:

• Windows

• Executable

E. Add Media

Upload:

• Screenshots

• Trailer (optional)

• Cover image

F. Publish

Click Publish — your PCVR version is now live.

3. Uploading to App Lab (Optional, Harder)

App Lab is the most official and most difficult platform to publish on.

A. Requirements

Your game must be:

• Polished

• Stable

• Optimized

• Free of copyrighted content

• Free of placeholder assets

• Free of bugs and crashes

B. Create a Meta Developer Account

• Go to Meta Developer Dashboard

• Create an organization

• Accept agreements

C. Create an App Lab Listing

• Add title

• Add descriptions

• Add screenshots

• Add icon

• Add trailer (recommended)

D. Upload Your APK

• Upload your Quest build

• Set version number

• Add release notes

E. Submit for Review

Meta will check:

• Performance

• Stability

• Content policy compliance

• Store listing quality

F. Approval Time

App Lab reviews can take:

• 1–4 weeks

• Longer if rejected

If rejected, Meta provides feedback so you can fix issues and resubmit

4. Version Numbers & File Naming

Use clean, consistent naming:

Quest APK:

YourGame_v1.0.0_Quest.apk

PCVR ZIP:

YourGame_v1.0.0_PCVR.zip

Update Example:

YourGame_v1.1.0_Quest.apk YourGame_v1.1.0_PCVR.zip

This keeps your releases organized and professional.

5. Release Notes

Every upload should include:

• What changed

• What was fixed

• What was added

• Known issues

Example:

v1.1.0 Update:

- Added new map: Canyon

- Improved climbing physics

- Fixed room code bug

- Optimized lighting in Forest

Clear release notes help players understand updates.

6. Testing After Upload

After uploading, always test:

• Downloading the build

• Installing it

• Launching it

• Multiplayer connection

• Region selection

• Room creation/join

• Player spawning

• Cosmetics syncing

Never assume the uploaded build works — always verify.