Road Map

A look at where Duckie Games is now, what we are building, and where we are headed next

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Phase 1 - Current Focus

Studio Foundation

Establish Duckie Games as an independent studio, build the official website, organize project documentation, and begin recruiting passionate collaborators to grow our team.

✓ Currently underway
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Phase 2 - In Progress

Croak & Dagger Pre-Production

Finalize core game direction, story foundations, visual style, and system architecture. Complete concept art, prototype planning, and build the technical foundation for production.

✓ In progress
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Phase 3 - Next Step

Prototype Development

Build early playable systems including movement mechanics, combat systems, basic enemy AI, UI implementation, level structure foundations, and audio foundations. Create the first testable environment.

→ Planned
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Phase 4 - Planned

Playable Demo

Create a polished, vertical slice showcasing core gameplay loop, visual direction, combat feel, musical direction, atmospheric elements, and early story presentation.

→ Planned
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Phase 5 - Planned

Community & Playtesting

Open early feedback opportunities through private testing sessions, community updates, development vlogs, player surveys, and focused iteration based on community input.

→ Planned
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Phase 6 - Planned

Crowdfunding Preparation

Prepare campaign materials, create trailer content, compile reward tier proposals, gather gameplay footage, finalize soundtrack samples, and solidify project goals for a public launch.

→ Planned
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Phase 7 - Future Goal

Full Development

Expand with additional levels, boss encounters, enemy variety, character classes, advanced systems, story depth, final polish, comprehensive testing, and production milestones.

→ Future goal
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Phase 8 - Long-term Vision

Launch & Beyond

Release Croak & Dagger to the world, support the growing community, provide post-launch updates and content, and continue developing Duckie Games through future projects and long-term expansion.

→ Long-term vision
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Development Phases
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Active Phases
∞
Games Planned
2026
Founded Year