Roadmap

Our Philosophy

At focal.games, we believe in building features that genuinely help developers finish their games. Our development philosophy centers on:

• User-Driven Development: Features are prioritized based on community feedback and real user needs
• Simplicity First: We prefer elegant, simple solutions over complex features
• Sustainable Growth: We grow at a pace that maintains quality and user experience
• Accessibility: Core features remain free and accessible to all developers

We're not trying to build the biggest platform or add the most features. We're focused on building the most effective platform for helping developers finish their games.

Current Focus

Our immediate priorities are:

• Platform Stability: Ensuring the core experience is rock-solid and reliable
• User Experience: Refining existing features based on user feedback
• Community Building: Growing our Discord community and fostering connections
• Documentation: Improving help resources and user guides

We're taking a measured approach to ensure that every feature we add genuinely improves the experience for our users.

Future Possibilities

Here are some features we're considering for future releases. These are not promises, but possibilities we're exploring:

Enhanced Analytics

• More detailed progress insights and patterns
• Development habit analysis and recommendations
• Custom reporting and data export options

Team Features

• Support for collaborative game development
• Team challenge coordination and shared goals
• Studio and team management tools

Mobile Experience

• Native mobile app for iOS and Android
• Offline challenge tracking and sync
• Push notifications for motivation

Advanced Customization

• More granular control over challenge generation
• Custom challenge templates and sharing
• Advanced scheduling and planning tools

Integration Features

• API for connecting with other development tools
• GitHub/GitLab integration for code-based challenges
• Calendar integration for scheduling

Community Feedback

Your feedback drives our roadmap. We actively seek input from our community through:

• Discord Community: Regular discussions and feature brainstorming
• User Surveys: Periodic feedback collection from active users
• Support Channels: Feature requests and bug reports
• Supporter Input: Special consideration for feedback from supporters

We believe the best features come from understanding real user needs, not just our assumptions about what users want.

Transparency

We're committed to being transparent about our development process:

• Regular Updates: We'll keep you informed about progress and changes
• Open Communication: We're honest about what we can and cannot do
• Realistic Timelines: We prefer under-promising and over-delivering
• Community Involvement: Major decisions are discussed with the community

This roadmap will be updated regularly as our priorities evolve based on user feedback and changing needs.