# The development The largest software marketplace, G2, outlines [seven stages of game development](https://www.g2.com/articles/stages-of-game-development) as: * 1\. Planning a video game * 2\. Pre-production * 3\. Production * 4\. Testing * 5\. Pre-launch * 6\. Launch * 7\. Post-launch Each games studio will use a slightly different approach; for example, some phases may overlap or include different parameters or activities. However, we can use these neat categories to convey the process succinctly. You can learn more about each step in the process by reading the full article by [G2 here](https://www.g2.com/articles/stages-of-game-development). #### Current phase: Testing This stage involves thorough testing of the game to identify and fix any bugs or glitches. This stage also includes playtesting to gather feedback from players and make improvements to the game. Synergy of Serra has been in the testing phase for a while, and now we are pushing the testing further with the Proto-Alpha by inviting more Serrans to take part. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://synergyofserra.gitbook.io/the-compendium-of-serra/the-development.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.