Why is there no documentation on the new Project Launcher in 5.6?

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It’s a known bug that you can’t make a Shipping build using default method (first screenshot).

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So, I’ve just finished some basic work on a new project and I wanted to make sure everything went smoothly with packaging before I dove into development, since I’ve had issues with this in the past, and I noticed that I can still bring up the command line using the ` key. I made sure to set the package to Shipping mode, I made sure I had my Build Configuration in the project settings set to shipping as well - but I can still bring up the console. I’ve done this so many times but I can’t figure o…

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I discovered this weird issue that only I seem to have (although it’s possible I’m just using the incorrect search terms) where a UE5 shipping build (in both preview 1 & 2) still has debug menus and console enabled. It preforms exactly the same as a development build, and has worse preformance as a result. Why could this be happening & how could I fix it?

Technically you will have a build, but it still gonna be a Development one, you will still have Debug tools, Print Strings. you are able to open console by ~ key and it’s also less optimized. Try it yourself. If you don’t have it then you are a lucky person. This bug has been out there for more than 3 years already and it’s crazy that it’s not fixed yet.

That’s why me and lots of other people use Project Launcher instead Using the Project Launcher in Unreal Engine | Unreal Engine 5.6 Documentation | Epic Developer Community

And they’ve updated it in the 5.6 but didn’t bother to update the documentation! There are way less options now and I can’t make a proper build.