Guide

What should you include in your game's press kit?

A press kit exists to remove friction. If a writer or creator has to email you for every basic asset, the press kit is not doing its job.

Key takeaway

A web page is better than a PDF or loose Drive folder.

Key takeaway

Screenshots, trailer, logos, and copy-paste-ready text are the core assets.

Key takeaway

Factsheet and contact details should be obvious, not hidden.

Key takeaway

Update the kit at each major milestone.

Guide

A good press kit turns interest into coverage with less back-and-forth.

Press kit guidance from game PR tools and developer website guides is remarkably consistent. Put the essentials on one clean page, make the assets easy to download, and keep everything current enough that a journalist or creator can go from curiosity to coverage without waiting on you.

Guide breakdown

Start with a simple factsheet

The factsheet is the quick-reference panel. It should cover the game name, one-sentence hook, developer and publisher, platforms, release window or date, price if known, links, and contact information. Writers should not have to infer the basics from scattered assets.

Include text people can actually reuse

Add a short description, a longer description, and any essential elevator pitch text in a format that can be copied cleanly. Coverage often slows down when the only available text is embedded inside images or a trailer.

Give creators the best visual assets up front

High-resolution screenshots, clean logos, key art, and a trailer are the core package. Use descriptive filenames, avoid watermarks, and provide enough visual range that someone can choose assets that fit their format instead of settling for whatever they can screen grab.

Make the contact path obvious

If there is a press or creator contact email, put it in plain sight. If review keys, preview builds, or embargo details matter, explain the workflow clearly so the contact step is easy to understand.

Host it on your own domain and keep it updated

A hosted page is faster to share, easier to update, and better for brand ownership than a one-off file dump. It also gives every article or creator mention a clean URL to reference later.

Press kit checklist

  • Factsheet with studio, platform, date, and contact details.
  • Short and long game descriptions in copy-paste-ready text.
  • Six or more strong screenshots with no watermarks.
  • Trailer or gameplay video link.
  • Game logo and studio logo in clean formats.
  • Hosted page on your own domain that stays updated.

Next step

Once the assets are ready, find the right creators to send them to

Use Creotag to build a sharper outreach list before you start sending keys, emails, or announcements.

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FAQ

Should my press kit be a PDF?

Usually no. A clean web page is easier to share, update, search, and use quickly than a static PDF.

Do creators use the same press kit as journalists?

Often yes. Both groups need quick access to visuals, accurate descriptions, and contact details.

When should I build the press kit?

Before you start serious pitching. The point is to have it ready when outreach begins, not after someone asks for it.