# 🗺️ Roadmap

## **Q3 - 2023**

**Character design ✅**

* Detailed exploration of character concepts, including visual appearance, personality traits, and backstory development.
* Iterative feedback loops with the creative team to refine character designs and ensure they align with the game's aesthetic and narrative vision.

**3D models ✅**

* Creation of high-quality 3D models based on the finalized character designs.
* Animation of characters to ensure smooth movement and interaction within the game environment.

**Mobile app wireframes ✅**

* Wireframing the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) for the mobile application, focusing on intuitive navigation and functionality.
* Conducting usability tests and gathering feedback to iterate on the wireframes and optimize the mobile app design.

## Q4 - 2023

**MVP development ✅**

* Development of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) version of the game, focusing on core features and gameplay mechanics.
* Implementation of basic functionality to provide a playable prototype for testing and feedback.

**Trailer storyboard ✅**

* Crafting a compelling storyboard for the game trailer, outlining key scenes, visuals, and narrative elements.
* Collaborating with the creative team to ensure the storyboard effectively communicates the game's themes and highlights its unique features.

**Beta development ✅**

* Further refinement and expansion of the game based on feedback from the MVP testing phase.
* Implementation of additional features and content to enhance the gameplay experience for beta testers.

## Q1 - 2024

**Beta release with limited access ✅**

* Limited release of the beta version to a select group of testers, including community members and influencers.
* Collecting feedback and data from beta testers to identify and address any remaining issues or areas for improvement.

**V1 development ✅**

* Development of the (V1) release, focusing on implementing all planned features and content.
* Quality assurance testing and debugging to ensure stability, performance, and overall polish.

**Designing additional 2D/3D models and concept arts ✅**

* Continued creation of 2D and 3D models to expand the game's visual assets, including environment props, special effects, and additional character variations.
* Conceptualization and development of new artwork to enrich the game world, including concept sketches, mood boards, and promotional illustrations.

## Q2 - 2024

**TGE of $UTG on Solana and listings ✅**

* TGE on the Solana blockchain.
* Listing of the $UTG token to facilitate liquidity and accessibility for players and investors.

## Q3 - 2024

**Marketing campaign ✅**

* Planning and execution of a comprehensive marketing campaign to generate buzz and awareness for the upcoming V1 release.

**V1 release ✅**

* Official launch of the Version 1 (V1) release across iOS and Android and Solana dApp Store.
* Deployment of marketing initiatives and promotional events to maximize visibility and attract players to the game.

**Partnerships ✅**

* Establishing strategic partnerships with platforms to cross-promote content or enhance the overall gaming experience.

## Q4 - 2024

**Utgard leaderboard tournament development  ✅**

* Planning and organization of competitive leaderboard tournaments for Utgard, inviting players to compete for prizes and recognition.

**V2 development ✅**

* Commencement of Version 2 (V2) development, focusing on expanding the game with new features, content updates, and technical improvements.
* Soliciting feedback from players and analyzing gameplay data to inform development decisions.

## Q1 - 2025

**Release of V2 with improved in-game mechanics, new battle maps, and new characters: ✅**

* Implementation of enhanced gameplay mechanics (2 new battle maps) based on player feedback and development insights, aiming to provide a more immersive and engaging experience.
* Addition of new characters with unique abilities, traits, and visual designs, expanding the roster of playable characters and enhancing overall gameplay variety.

## Q2 - 2025

**Official leaderboard tournament with prize pool: ✅**

* Execution of the leaderboard tournament and awarding UTG prizes to winners.
* Stream Utgard gameplay on platforms like Twitch.

**Collaboration with industry influencers to attract new players to the game: ✅**

* To promote the game through social media.