Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to operational, security, commercial, and financial questions from game studios, publishers, indie developers, and competitive clans.
How does 4i safeguard unreleased game builds from leaks?
Security is our primary operational priority. Every playtest participant is identity-verified and executes a legally binding non-disclosure agreement before receiving private branch credentials. Gameplay feeds carry dynamic, semi-transparent user ID watermarks. Private build access keys and matchmaking lobbies expire automatically upon session completion, ensuring unreleased assets cannot be extracted or redistributed.
What platforms and game engines are supported?
We support titles developed in Unity, Unreal Engine 4/5, Godot, and custom C++ proprietary engines across PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, standalone launchers), Mobile (iOS TestFlight, Android Google Play Internal Tracks), and Web3 browser games.
What happens if a leak or NDA breach occurs?
Because each playtest build stream carries persistent, dynamic user ID watermarks embedded in the frame buffer, any leaked screenshot or video is instantly traceable to the individual tester. Breaching parties face immediate disqualification, permanent clan blacklist across our 100+ partner network, and legal enforcement under their executed NDA.
Does 4i claim publishing rights, equity, or revenue share?
Zero. 4i operates strictly on transparent milestone-based sprint retainers. Game developers and publishers retain 100% ownership of source code, builds, intellectual property, player data, and publishing revenue. We are an operational execution partner, not an equity publisher.
How do the 90-Day Pilot sprint retainers work?
Our pilot is divided into three 30-day sprints: Sprint 01 (Foundation & FTUE), Sprint 02 (Competitive Scrims & Matchmaking), and Sprint 03 (Community Scale & Handover). Each month has predefined measurable deliverables. At the end of 90 days, you can either continue ongoing growth operations with 4i or execute a complete clean exit with full documentation handover to your in-house team.
Can indie studios with small teams afford 4i services?
Yes. We provide modular, pay-as-you-go playtest sprint packages designed specifically for indie developers and solo creators shipping on tight runways. You get the same competitive player intelligence without long-term agency lock-ins or overhead.
How fast can 4i mobilize 1,000+ verified competitive playtesters?
Under 72 hours. Our network of 100+ partner communities and verified competitive player networks allows us to filter participants by target platform, genre expertise, hardware specifications, and geographic timezone with immediate lobby dispatch.
What format do your telemetry and retention reports take?
Telemetry reports, timestamped bug logs, and retention diagnostics are delivered in structured Markdown, CSV, and Discord video dossiers that integrate directly into Jira, GitHub, or ClickUp sprints.
What are the requirements for competitive clans joining 4i?
Partner clans must maintain an active competitive roster, verified Discord captain identities, a minimum of 50 active weekly scrimmage participants, and strict adherence to our anti-toxicity and NDA governance frameworks.
How does partner-funded prize escrow and distribution work?
Tournament and scrimmage prize funds are held in secure escrow prior to competition kickoff. Winning clan rosters undergo instant KYC verification, and prize distribution is executed automatically within 48 hours with complete audit receipts, zero chargebacks, and full tax reporting.
Who provides the prize pools?
Prize pools can be funded directly by game studios, community sponsors, or tournament allocations. 4i handles transparent bracket verification, anti-cheat reviews, and direct prize distributions to winning team captains with full audit receipts across all community tournaments since 2019.
Have a specific question not covered here?
Contact our operations desk directly for confidential partner scoping and custom service level agreements.