This week is dedicated to final production wrap-up and presentation preparation.
The team is focusing on ensuring the project is ready for its final delivery.
Focus shifted toward communication and presentation of the project
This week focused on final refinements based on Soft Opening feedback.
The scope of changes was more targeted, with the team concentrating on improving specific areas rather than making large structural changes.
This week marked our Soft Opening presentation.
Following the Soft Opening playthrough, we evaluated the experience and identified remaining areas for improvement.
This week focused on implementing improvements based on playtest feedback and preparing for the Soft Opening.
The team worked through a structured task plan derived from the previous week’s feedback, dividing responsibilities across disciplines.
Development became more structured and priority-driven
This week was centered around preparing for a major playtest milestone.
To align the team, we created a comprehensive task list covering multiple areas of the project. Based on this, the team worked intensively toward the playtest scheduled at the end of the week.
By the playtest day, we successfully assembled a fully playable version, allowing us to evaluate core gameplay, narrative flow, and system stability.
This week focused on final planning for the upcoming test build and pipeline improvements.
Progress:
Finalized the plan for the March 28 playable test
Tech & Tools:
Tech art began developing a world-switching transition effect
Engineering completed the cutscene pipeline and built supporting tools, enabling writers to directly implement narrative sequences
Content:
Writers began integrating cutscenes using in-engine tools
The script reached its final draft stage
Art:
Character art started working on NPC assets
This week marks the transition into a phase where content begins to fully move toward in-engine implementation.
The team attended GDC (Game Developers Conference) for industry exchange and learning.
The team took a short break this week.
This week focused on final integration before Halves and initial playtesting.
Development:
The overall game framework was established
The first of five puzzle segments was largely completed
Began developing additional NPC behaviors and routes
Testing & Audio:
Conducted initial playtests
Started integrating audio elements
The focus began shifting from building to validation and iteration.
This week focused on preparing for Halves (midterm showcase) and integrating core systems.
Development:
Continued system integration
Began implementing the first quest line
Narrative:
The first full draft of the script was largely finalized
Storyboards were completed
Art & Tech:
Tech art completed early-stage work and began integration with the art pipeline
Environment art produced specific assets and props based on gameplay needs
The project entered a Halves-focused build phase.
