Roadmap

CoH Development Roadmap (3-Year Plan)

Year 1: Foundation and Initial Development

Q1: Conceptualisation and Planning

  • Define game concept, core mechanics, and unique selling points.

  • Develop a detailed project plan and timeline.

  • Form core development team (designers, developers, artists, blockchain experts).

  • Initial community building and engagement through social media and forums.

Q2: Pre-production

  • Create detailed game design document.

  • Develop initial game lore, world-building, and character concepts.

  • Begin designing game assets (characters, environments, items).

  • Research and select blockchain platform (e.g., Ethereum, Solana).

  • Start smart contract development for in-game economy and assets.

Q3: Prototyping

  • Develop a basic game prototype to test core mechanics.

  • Integrate blockchain elements (e.g., NFTs for characters, items).

  • Begin development of backend infrastructure (servers, databases).

  • Launch a basic website with a blog to update community on progress.

Q4: Alpha Version Development

  • Expand prototype into a playable alpha version.

  • Develop initial game levels and quests.

  • Integrate basic multiplayer functionalities.

  • Conduct internal testing and gather feedback.

  • Continue community engagement and updates.

Year 2: Expansion and Beta Testing

Q1: Beta Version Development

  • Enhance game graphics, animations, and overall aesthetics.

  • Expand game content (more levels, quests, characters).

  • Implement advanced blockchain features (staking, marketplace).

  • Develop initial version of in-game economy and governance system.

  • Conduct closed alpha testing with selected community members.

Q2: Closed Beta Testing

  • Launch closed beta version to a larger audience.

  • Gather feedback on gameplay, mechanics, and blockchain integration.

  • Optimise game performance and fix bugs.

  • Expand community engagement efforts (forums, social media, events).

Q3: Open Beta Testing

  • Release open beta version to the public.

  • Implement player feedback and make necessary adjustments.

  • Further optimise game performance and server stability.

  • Launch initial marketing campaign to attract more players.

  • Introduce limited-time events and special rewards for beta testers.

Q4: Pre-launch Preparations

  • Finalise game content and features.

  • Conduct extensive testing and debugging.

  • Optimise blockchain transactions and reduce gas fees.

  • Prepare comprehensive marketing and launch strategy.

  • Engage with influencers and partners for promotion.

Year 3: Launch and Post-launch Development

Q1: Official Game Launch

  • Launch the full version of the game.

  • Execute marketing campaign across various platforms.

  • Provide robust customer support and community management.

  • Monitor game performance and player feedback.

  • Introduce regular updates and new content.

Q2: Post-launch Support and Updates

  • Release new game content (quests, characters, events) regularly.

  • Implement advanced features (e.g., player-to-player trading, guilds).

  • Continue optimising blockchain integration and in-game economy.

  • Expand partnerships with other blockchain projects and platforms.

  • Conduct regular community events and competitions.

Q3: Expansion and Growth

  • Launch major game expansion (new regions, storylines, features).

  • Introduce advanced governance features for player voting and decision-making.

  • Expand the development team to support ongoing growth.

  • Foster community-driven content creation and modding.

  • Continue aggressive marketing and community building efforts.

Q4: Long-term Sustainability

  • Establish a long-term roadmap for future updates and expansions.

  • Develop partnerships for cross-game collaborations and events.

  • Continue refining the game based on player feedback and industry trends.

  • Ensure the game’s economy remains balanced and sustainable.

  • Foster a vibrant and engaged player community for ongoing success.

By following this conservative roadmap, the development team can ensure a structured, strategic approach to establishing CoH as a successful and sustainable Web3 RPG game over three years.

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