Functional QA tests whether the game works correctly, not whether the language is accurate. In the context of localisation, FQA focuses on the technical interaction between localised content and the game engine. This includes testing all game systems in the target-language build, verifying that string integration has not broken any triggers or events, checking UI layout in all languages, and confirming that all audio assets are correctly referenced and triggered at the correct time.
Functional QA tests whether the game works correctly — not whether the language is accurate. In the context of localisation, FQA focuses on the technical interaction between localised content and the game engine. This includes testing all game systems in the target-language build, verifying that string integration has not broken any triggers or events, checking UI layout in all languages, and confirming that all audio assets are correctly referenced and triggered at the correct time.
The most common FQA issues in localised games include text overflow that causes UI elements to obscure interactive components; string-parsing errors involving languages with complex character sets; missing translations that leave placeholder strings visible in the build; broken script logic caused by the renaming or restructuring of string variables; and audio-trigger failures caused by incorrectly referenced localised audio files.
Our FQA testers follow structured test plans covering all game systems, supplemented by exploratory testing designed to surface edge-case issues. We stress-test localised builds across all supported platforms and configurations, documenting every issue with precise reproduction steps, the affected platform and language build, and a severity classification.
Before full FQA testing begins, we conduct a build verification pass to confirm that the localised build is stable enough for testing. We check that localised assets are correctly integrated, that the build launches without critical errors, and that the target language is correctly displayed throughout the UI. Build verification saves time by identifying integration issues before the full test cycle begins.
When localised content is updated or a new patch is integrated, regression testing ensures that previously verified functionality has not been broken by the change. We offer regression testing as part of our FQA service, with test coverage scoped to the areas most likely to be affected by each update.
Platform certification, required by PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, includes functional requirements that go beyond language quality. Our FQA team conducts pre-certification functional testing against the published technical requirements of each platform, identifying issues that would result in certification failure and providing your development team with clear, prioritised defect reports for remediation.
