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== Alpha Phase ==
== Alpha Phase ==
=== Milestone 1: Core Mechanics (Version 0.5 Alpha) ===
=== Milestone 1: Core Enhancements (Version 0.5 Alpha) ===
* '''Timeline:''' Q1 YYYY
* '''Timeline:''' Q1 YYYY
* '''Goals:'''
* '''Goals:'''
   * Develop and implement basic game mechanics including movement, combat, and interaction systems.
   * Improve existing basic game mechanics including movement, combat, and interaction systems.
   * Create initial game world and environments.
   * Refine character creation and customization options.
   * Establish character creation and customization options.
   * Optimize game world and environments.


=== Milestone 2: Expanded Content (Version 0.6 Alpha) ===
=== Milestone 2: Expanded Content (Version 0.6 Alpha) ===
* '''Timeline:''' Q2 YYYY
* '''Timeline:''' Q2 YYYY
* '''Goals:'''
* '''Goals:'''
  * Introduce additional regions and expand the game world.
   * Add more character classes and abilities.
   * Add more character classes and abilities.
   * Develop a quest system and initial set of quests.
   * Develop additional quests for the existing quest system.
  * Introduce new schematics for the crafting system.


=== Milestone 3: Multiplayer Integration (Version 0.7 Alpha) ===
=== Milestone 3: Location and Zones Development (Version 0.7 Alpha) ===
* '''Timeline:''' Q3 YYYY
* '''Timeline:''' Q3 YYYY
* '''Goals:'''
* '''Goals:'''
   * Implement multiplayer features, including PvP mechanics.
   * Finalize Tatooine (90% done).
   * Create initial guild and clan systems.
   * Continue development of Coruscant, Naboo, Corellia, Talus, Rori, Dantooine, Lok, Yavin 4, the forest moon of Endor, and Dathomir.
   * Enhance AI behavior for NPCs and enemies.
   * Design and implement cities and zones within these planets.


=== Milestone 4: Advanced Systems (Version 0.8 Alpha) ===
=== Milestone 4: Advanced Systems and Content (Version 0.8 Alpha) ===
* '''Timeline:''' Q4 YYYY
* '''Timeline:''' Q4 YYYY
* '''Goals:'''
* '''Goals:'''
   * Introduce crafting, resource gathering, and in-game economy.
   * Enhance advanced combat mechanics and refine PvP built into PvE.
   * Develop mounts and vehicles system.
   * Expand the housing system with additional customization options.
   * Implement dungeons, raids, and advanced combat mechanics.
   * Implement new environmental effects and sound design.


== Beta Phase ==
== Beta Phase ==
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   * Add final quest lines and storyline content.
   * Add final quest lines and storyline content.
   * Introduce talent trees and advanced character progression.
   * Introduce talent trees and advanced character progression.
   * Enhance environmental effects and sound design.
   * Finalize all remaining content for a seamless gameplay experience.


=== Milestone 2: Polish and Optimization (Version 1.0 Alpha) ===
=== Milestone 2: Polish and Optimization (Version 1.0 Alpha) ===
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* '''Timeline:''' Ongoing
* '''Timeline:''' Ongoing
* '''Goals:'''
* '''Goals:'''
   * Plan and release major content expansions.
   * Plan and release the first major content expansion: Rage of the Wookiees.
   * Introduce new features, regions, quests, and character options.
   * Introduce the Wookiee home planet Kashyyyk with new quests, zones, and content.
  * Continue to introduce new features, regions, quests, and character options.
   * Continuously improve game balance and player experience based on feedback.
   * Continuously improve game balance and player experience based on feedback.



Revision as of 00:15, 11 July 2024

Star Wars Galaxies RPG Development Roadmap

This roadmap outlines the planned development milestones and features for Star Wars Galaxies RPG from the alpha phase through to the beta release and beyond.

Alpha Phase

Milestone 1: Core Enhancements (Version 0.5 Alpha)

  • Timeline: Q1 YYYY
  • Goals:
 * Improve existing basic game mechanics including movement, combat, and interaction systems.
 * Refine character creation and customization options.
 * Optimize game world and environments.

Milestone 2: Expanded Content (Version 0.6 Alpha)

  • Timeline: Q2 YYYY
  • Goals:
 * Add more character classes and abilities.
 * Develop additional quests for the existing quest system.
 * Introduce new schematics for the crafting system.

Milestone 3: Location and Zones Development (Version 0.7 Alpha)

  • Timeline: Q3 YYYY
  • Goals:
 * Finalize Tatooine (90% done).
 * Continue development of Coruscant, Naboo, Corellia, Talus, Rori, Dantooine, Lok, Yavin 4, the forest moon of Endor, and Dathomir.
 * Design and implement cities and zones within these planets.

Milestone 4: Advanced Systems and Content (Version 0.8 Alpha)

  • Timeline: Q4 YYYY
  • Goals:
 * Enhance advanced combat mechanics and refine PvP built into PvE.
 * Expand the housing system with additional customization options.
 * Implement new environmental effects and sound design.

Beta Phase

Milestone 1: Final Content Additions (Version 0.9 Alpha)

  • Timeline: Q1 YYYY
  • Goals:
 * Add final quest lines and storyline content.
 * Introduce talent trees and advanced character progression.
 * Finalize all remaining content for a seamless gameplay experience.

Milestone 2: Polish and Optimization (Version 1.0 Alpha)

  • Timeline: Q2 YYYY
  • Goals:
 * Focus on game stability, performance improvements, and bug fixing.
 * Finalize UI and user experience enhancements.
 * Implement user feedback features and comprehensive testing.

Post-Beta Phase

Milestone 1: Live Service Launch

  • Timeline: Q3 YYYY
  • Goals:
 * Launch the game to the public.
 * Implement live service features, including regular updates and events.
 * Monitor player feedback and address issues promptly.

Milestone 2: Expansion and Updates

  • Timeline: Ongoing
  • Goals:
 * Plan and release the first major content expansion: Rage of the Wookiees.
 * Introduce the Wookiee home planet Kashyyyk with new quests, zones, and content.
 * Continue to introduce new features, regions, quests, and character options.
 * Continuously improve game balance and player experience based on feedback.

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