# Roadmap

<mark style="color:blue;">**2023: Inception and Development**</mark>

**Quarter 1 (Q1)**

* Project conceptualization and team formation.
* Initial market research and competitor analysis.

**Quarter 2 (Q2)**

* Selection of the blockchain technology stack.
* Alpha development of core game mechanics and smart contracts.

**Quarter 4 (Q4)**

* Refinement of smart contracts and blockchain integration.
* Preparation for the game's public beta.
* Pre-seed funding

<mark style="color:blue;">**2024: Public Beta and Growth**</mark>

**Quarter 1 (Q1)**

* Public beta launch to a wider audience.
* Implementation of a comprehensive marketing strategy.
* Ongoing development of gameplay features.

**Quarter 2 (Q2)**

* Transition from public beta to an official early access launch.
* Early Access Launch.
* 3 architect armies with over 100 playable cards
* Immediate post-launch support, including bug fixes and updates.

**Quarter 3 (Q3)**

* Expansion of the player base and community-building efforts.
* Partnerships and collaborations with other blockchain projects.

**Quarter 4 (Q4)**

* Content updates, and features, introducing a fourth Architect and its related Automaton Army.
* Building a strong, active community around DATA2073.
* Continued growth and ecosystem expansion.
* New Game Mode.

<mark style="color:blue;">**2025: Official Launch and Beyond**</mark>

**Quarter 1 (Q1)**

* Optimization for scalability and blockchain performance.
* Transition to full launch.
* Full Launch
* Regular content updates to maintain player engagement.

**Quarter 2 (Q2)**

* Content updates, and features, introducing a fifth Architect and its related Automaton Army.
* Ongoing player-driven development based on feedback and trends.
* Hosting in-game events and tournaments to engage the community.

**Quarter 3 (Q3)**

* Ensuring scalability and technical optimization.
* Further ecosystem expansion and partnerships.
* New Game Mode

**Quarter 4 (Q4) and Beyond**

* Content updates, and features, introducing the sixth and seventh architects and their related Automaton Armies.
* Continued support, updates, and community management.
* Adaptation to evolving market conditions and player preferences.

This high-level roadmap provides a concise overview of the project's development phases over a three-year period. It outlines key milestones, such as the public beta launch, official release, community building, partnerships, and ongoing player-driven development. This roadmap conveys a sense of the project's growth and evolution, as well as the commitment to long-term success and sustainability, making it suitable for presentation in your whitepaper.
