> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.summerengine.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How do I make an iOS game with AI?

> Build and export an iPhone or iPad game with AI assistance. Publish to the App Store.

## Make an iOS Game with Summer Engine

Build your game with AI assistance, then export for iPhone and iPad. Summer Engine supports iOS export with full touch and mobile features.

## Step 1: Build Your Game

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download Summer Engine">
    Visit [summerengine.com](https://summerengine.com) and download (Mac required for iOS export)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a project">
    New Project → Build your game with AI. Describe what you want
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add mobile features">
    Ask Summer Engine: "Add touch controls for mobile", "Implement responsive UI for different screen sizes", "Add support for device orientation"
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2: Enable Texture Compression

Enable ETC2 ASTC (required for iOS):

1. **Project → Project Settings**
2. **Rendering → Textures → VRAM Compression**
3. **Enable "Import ETC2 ASTC"**
4. Wait for reimport (1-5 minutes)

## Step 3: Export for iOS

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create export preset">
    Project → Export → Add → iOS
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure">
    Set your bundle identifier and provisioning profile (requires Apple Developer account)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export">
    Export for iOS. You get an Xcode project or IPA for App Store submission
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>iOS export requires an Apple Developer account (\$99/year) and a Mac. See the [Publishing Overview](/publishing/overview) for platform requirements.</Info>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Publishing Overview" icon="upload" href="/publishing/overview">
    Platform requirements and export options
  </Card>

  <Card title="Console Publishing" icon="gamepad-2" href="/publishing/consoles">
    Console export (Switch, PlayStation, Xbox)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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