phase 1: pre-production & scoping
in progress
- ✦define the central gameplay loop
- ✦outline the minimum viable product
- ✦audit assets and skills needed
- ✦finalize the tech stack
- ✦draft narrative and design documents
seambound / roadmap
development roadmap
the step-by-step pc-first development plan for seambound.
phase 2: prototype
planned
- ✦build basic environments with simple shapes
- ✦script foundational logic and systems
- ✦implement core interaction loops
- ✦complete a full solo playtest
phase 3: asset production
planned
- ✦kickoff any necessary outsourcing
- ✦design environments and ui
- ✦produce audio and music
- ✦create or source sound effects
phase 4: integration
planned
- ✦swap placeholders with final assets
- ✦hook up audio and music triggers
- ✦connect visual ui elements to code
- ✦apply lighting, post-processing, and effects
phase 5: alpha
planned
- ✦lock features and prevent scope creep
- ✦ensure music, code, and art feel cohesive
- ✦run closed testing for flow and mechanics
phase 6: beta
planned
- ✦triage and fix game-breaking bugs
- ✦optimize performance and memory usage
- ✦balance mechanics based on testing feedback
- ✦open testing to a wider community
phase 7: launch & live ops
planned
- ✦prepare the final release candidate
- ✦publish to chosen platforms
- ✦monitor for crashes or major bugs
- ✦patch any critical day-one issues