diff --git a/evennia/contrib/gamedir_client/README.md b/evennia/contrib/gamedir_client/README.md
index 12fd9f24ea..bf04afa550 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/gamedir_client/README.md
+++ b/evennia/contrib/gamedir_client/README.md
@@ -107,6 +107,13 @@ Required: No
 
 The URL to your game's website, if you have one.
 
+### short_description
+
+Required: Yes
+
+A short (max of 255 characters) description of your game that will appear
+on the main game index page.
+
 ### long_description
 
 Required: No
diff --git a/evennia/contrib/gamedir_client/client.py b/evennia/contrib/gamedir_client/client.py
index b6b3fa687d..33874c5f45 100644
--- a/evennia/contrib/gamedir_client/client.py
+++ b/evennia/contrib/gamedir_client/client.py
@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@ class EvenniaGameDirClient(object):
             'game_name': settings.SERVERNAME,
             'game_status': gd_config['game_status'],
             'game_website': gd_config.get('game_website') or '',
+            'short_description': gd_config.get('short_description') or '',
             'long_description': gd_config.get('long_description') or '',
             'listing_contact': gd_config['listing_contact'],