I created a game, but how do I register it?
How should folders be arranged? This guide is designed to help you with registering such products.
1. File Creation
Games using a variety of engines can be registered, including the following:
- RPG Maker
- Unity
- WOLF RPG Editor
- TyranoScript
etc.
[Common Issues]
- The work doesn't open or run properly.
When you complete a work, please check through the entire work to make sure there are no problems before submission. - The work is a game that requires an internet connection to operate.
As it is difficult to provide support for users of such works, we do not accept registrations for works which are dependent on external factors.
Please make sure that your work can be fully enjoyed as a standalone product in an offline environment.
2. Folder Creation
It is okay to store all the games files as-is in a folder.
Many circles put information regarding controls, bug report contact emails, etc. in a readme file.
Folder composition varies greatly depending on the game engine. Please refer to the image above as an example.
If you wish to include an APK file with the same content as the PC Ver. in your product registration, please upload that APK file together with the PC Ver. files.
* When registering the product on DLsite, make sure that you select ""APK File Included"" under ""Product Details.""
Alternatively, if you wish to sell the APK file as a standalone product, please ensure the APK is the only file included in the folder.
Please note that, on DLsite, it is not possible to register different ""packages"" / ""builds"" for a single product ID that customers can selectively download.
3. File Compression
First and foremost, please check that no playtesting save data, etc. remain in the product files.
After confirming, set the folder name of the folder containing the product to the name of the product, and then compress it into a ZIP file.
* For file / folder naming, we strongly recommend following best practice naming conventions.
(i.e. Keeping it short, ideally with alphanumeric characters only, and avoiding special characters.)
If you are unsure about compression methods, please refer to the page below.
Windows help: zip and unzip files
macOS user guide: compress / uncompress files and folders on Mac
4. Time to Apply!
On the Circle Management page, hit the New Product Registration button in the upper left to register.
We look forward to seeing your creative contributions!
* Sending data such as [Unlocked CG save data], [images used in-game], etc. for compliance screening purposes will help ensure that the screening process is conducted smoothly.
You can send data for such purposes via the product file upload screen.
* If you wish to register a Standalone APK file for sale, we will add [Android Ver.] to the title to indicate that it is a product for Android environments.
If the product name already has a similar indication such as "Smartphone Ver." / "APK Ver." / "Android Ver.", then we will also adjust that as necessary.
Through the use of consistent standardized terminology, we hope to avoid customer confusion and mistaken purchases, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation.