Final Fantasy VII Remake - Automating Quality Assurance and the Tools for the Future

Explore how Square Enix developed a new replay system for Final Fantasy VII Remake to significantly reduce quality assurance costs in this 30-minute GDC 2021 session. Dive into common game QA issues, examine the intricacies of the replay system, and learn about its game-specific implementation. Discover the auto QA workflow, evaluation methods for replay and exploration, and how combining these techniques can enhance the quality assurance process. Gain insights into innovative tools and approaches for automating QA in game development, potentially shaping the future of the industry.

Intro
Overview
Game QA: Common Issues
Tools of QA
Examining Replay
Replay System: Game Specific
Replay: server/game
Non Relocatable flag
Skippable/Startable
Optional flag
Auto QA workflow
Evaluating Replay
Exploration Example
Evaluating Exploration
Combining Replay and Exploration
Conclusion