Roadmap
Our Development Roadmap to Pre-Release
14-Month Roadmap to Pre-Release Access
Q1 (Months 1-3): Foundation & Core Gameplay Systems
Big Milestones:
Core Game Mechanics Finalization: Focus on setting up the MMO infrastructure, core mechanics, and game systems.
Completed:
Ready Player Me integration for avatars.
Mirror Networking for MMO servers set up.
Key Tasks:
Finalize NPC combat mechanics.
Develop and refine space travel and exploration mechanics.
Implement basic crafting and upgrading systems.
Design and implement the universe expansion (8 in-game systems and space stations).
Q2 (Months 4-6): Combat, Economy, and PvP Mechanics
Big Milestones:
NPC Combat & Economy Setup: NPC combat is fully functional, and the player-driven economy begins to take shape.
Completed:
NPC combat is live.
Crafting and upgrading systems are 50% complete.
Key Tasks:
Expand NPC hunting missions with varied difficulty levels.
Introduce the player trading system and integrate the Altura marketplace for in-game items like Crelyte and Telemetry.
Begin refining PvP mechanics, including testing multi-ship crew dynamics and PvP missions.
Conduct multiplayer stress testing for PvP combat and alliances.
Implement balance and stability for core game mechanics like crafting, combat, and mining.
Q3 (Months 7-9): Social Features, Faction System & Testing Preparations
Big Milestones:
Faction System & Social Integration: Players can engage in factions, alliances, and interact socially within the game world.
Completed:
Space Station social scene is up and running.
Key Tasks:
Finalize space stations and integrate them as hubs for social interaction and faction-based missions.
Implement faction-based rewards, PvP missions, and territory control.
Focus on building clan functionality and community-driven systems.
Prepare for pre-release testing by gathering feedback from internal teams and refining systems.
Set up pre-release testing tools, including bug reporting and player surveys.
Q4 (Months 10-12): Private Testing, Refinements, and Epic Launcher Integration
Big Milestones:
Private Testing & Epic Launcher Integration: Key testing milestones are completed with internal and NFT holder feedback, and Epic Launcher integration is finalized.
Completed:
Implement Epic Launcher integration for easy game access and distribution.
Key Tasks:
Conduct private testing with select NFT holders, gathering insights on combat, crafting, and the economy.
Implement final refinements based on player feedback from private testing.
Begin preparing the game for public pre-release access.
Finalize game performance and server stability.
Optimize user interface and ensure a smooth player experience.
Q5 (Months 13-14): Pre-Release Access & Final Launch Preparation
Big Milestones:
Pre-Release Access Launch & Final Preparations: Ready the game for wider access and make final adjustments before the official launch.
Key Tasks:
Open pre-release access to selected players.
Gather and analyze feedback from a larger player base to address any final bugs or issues.
Optimize balance and game performance based on pre-release data.
Finalize bug fixes, and stress test servers for high-player concurrency.
Prepare marketing and community outreach for the official launch.
Summary
2024 marked a significant year in the development of the game, with key milestones completed, including the integration of Ready Player Me avatars, Mirror Networking for MMO functionality, and the development of the NPC combat system and mining systems. The crafting and upgrading systems are well underway, and space station social scenes have been successfully implemented.
As we move into 2025, the focus will shift towards refining PvP mechanics, conducting private testing with NFT holders, and finalizing the integration of the Epic Launcher. With a successful pre-release phase in Q4 2025, the game will be on track for its official launch, setting the stage for an engaging and polished multiplayer experience.
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