The first draft of the publication workflow is now complete. Stories can now move through defined release stages that cover the full process from draft to public release. Each story version, called a release, follows a clear sequence that ensures both technical and content quality before it becomes available to Dreamers.
A release begins as a draft, where all settings and content can be changed freely. Once ready, it moves to Ready for Review and runs through the automated validation process. The system checks for missing media, unreachable scenes, invalid variables, and incomplete metadata. If issues are found, the release automatically returns to draft status with a detailed report in the Checks tab.
When a story passes automated review, it proceeds to manual moderation. Moderators verify compliance with the content guidelines, accuracy of age ratings, and the correct use of AI disclosures. Once approved, the system packages and publishes the story to the marketplace. Each step is tracked in the release timeline so authors can see exactly where their story stands in the process.
Releases can later be updated through new versions, and older versions remain accessible to keep previously downloaded stories functional.
A starting point for a contest system was added around the same time, but it is still in development and not connected to the publishing flow yet.