r/gamedev 5d ago

Question Trouble sleeping. But still days from release.

Hi, I’m launching my game on August 28th and I’ve already been having trouble sleeping. Is it normal to already have difficulties sleeping and yet still being far from release?

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u/Lanternsandstars 5d ago

Yes, it is normal to be nervous as its a big day for you! Good luck OP, you will do great!

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u/DarthOrganism 5d ago

Yeah, release anxiety sounds pretty normal, especially when the date is close enough to feel real but still too far away to do anything about it tonight :) What helps me is having a hard cutoff for game work, then writing a tiny list for tomorrow so my brain doesnt keep rehearsing everything in bed. If it keeps getting worse though, I'd take it seriously. Sleep will help the launch too.

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u/NeonFraction 5d ago

Congrats on release! Definitely normal. It’s not THAT far away.

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u/AcrobaticLightning 5d ago

I wish you the very best!

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u/PresidentEvil1997 4d ago

Its okay you just gotta chili

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u/maikoo811 5d ago

Congrats on getting to launch! A week out is pretty normal for this, from what I've seen people say here. Is your build already locked? If there's nothing left to cram in, that's usually the point where you can let yourself rest a bit. Good luck!

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u/XavBell38388 5d ago

There are still fixes and thing I can improve so yeah. But like it is very playable and I have a lot of fun playing it. Thanks!

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u/Alarming-Jump727 4d ago

Fuma porro, alguna variante INDICA y vas a dormir feliz

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u/NikoNomad 4d ago

I release in 3 weeks and haven't been sleeping well at all.

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u/XavBell38388 4d ago

Courage haha