A build is a collection of files required to run your game or application. You can manage builds from the Multiplay Dashboard. Refer to the sections below to learn how to perform basic build tasks such as creating and updating a build.

Note You can link a build to a fleet through a build configuration that points to the build.

Create a build

Refer to Create a build.

Warning Builds created with the direct file upload process doesn't support symbolic links. If you want to use symbolic links, you must use a Container build.

Update a build using an Amazon S3 bucket for a build

Refer to Use an Amazon S3 bucket for a build for instructions on how to update a build using an Amazon S3 bucket. In this case you would you skip the Details step.

Update a build using a Google Cloud Storage bucket for a build

Refer to Use a Google Cloud Storage bucket for a build for instructions on how to update a build using a Google Cloud Storage bucket. In this case you would you skip the Details step.

Perform a progressive rollout

A progressive rollout is a method of deploying a build update where you update servers only when they're empty. Multiplay Hosting waits for your matchmaker to deallocate the server if any players are connected to a server.

To perform a progressive rollout:

1. During the create new version workflow, select Progressive.

2. Select Confirm.

3. Wait for the upload to complete.

Perform a forced rollout

A forced rollout is a method of deploying a build update where you force servers to update even if players are connected. If players are connected when you start a forced rollout, Multiplay Hosting kicks the players from the server.

To perform a forced rollout:

1. During the create new version workflow, select Forced.

2. Select Confirm.

3. Wait for the upload to complete.

Delete a build

Note You can't delete a build if it's assigned to a build configuration. Make sure to remove the build from any build configurations before continuing.

To delete a build:

1. In the Multiplay Dashboard.

2. Select Builds.

3. Select the build to delete.

4. Select Delete build.

5. Confirm the deletion by selecting Delete again.

You can also delete multiple builds at a time by selecting more than one build, then selecting Delete builds.

Similar to deleting a single build, you must confirm that you want to delete the builds. You'll receive an alert if Multiplay Hosting can't delete any of the selected builds.

Manage installation failures

Build installation failures sometimes happen. You can view the failed installation jobs by selecting View failed installs in the Installs view.

Refer to Troubleshooting to learn how to fix common problems. Contact support if installs continue to fail.