diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
index 55bb7e0..743de39 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ jobs:
           if ($code -ne 0) { exit $code }
 
       - name: Pack + upload publish.tar.gz
-        if: success()
+        if: always()   # debug: force-run even if previous step is marked failed
         shell: powershell
         env:
           REG_USER: ${{ secrets.REGISTRY_USER }}