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The Road Ahead

From vision to reality—follow our journey as Zephara takes shape

Where We Stand

The foundation is laid. Now we build.

Active Development

Pre-Production Complete

Over 500 pages of design documentation define every system, quest, and creature. The story is written. The world is mapped. The vision is locked. Now we bring it to life in Unreal Engine 5.

Next Milestone: Vertical Slice — Frostpeak Reaches

Kickstarter Campaign Coming Later This Year

We're building the vertical slice first, then launching our crowdfunding campaign. Want to be part of the journey from the start?

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The Journey

Quality over speed—we'll announce dates when we're confident we can deliver

Complete
Foundation

Pre-Production

✓ Complete
  • ✓ Game Design Document (55 pages)
  • ✓ Technical Design Document (40 pages)
  • ✓ World Atlas & Deep Lore (35 pages)
  • ✓ Complete Quest Scripts: Acts 1-5 (180 pages)
  • ✓ Bestiary & Creature Designs (45 pages)
  • ✓ Companion Stories & Dialogue
  • ✓ Core Systems Architecture
In Progress
Phase 1

Vertical Slice

TBD
  • Frostpeak Reaches — Playable Region
  • Dwarrow Culture & Architecture
  • Core Combat System Polished
  • 3 Playable Companions
  • Skill Progression System
  • First Dungeon: The Frozen Vault
  • First Boss Encounter
Planned
Phase 2

Alpha Build

TBD
  • Act 1 Fully Playable
  • Two Complete Regions
  • All 75 Skills Implemented
  • Full Co-op Integration
  • Crafting System Online
  • All 8 Companions Recruitable
  • Community Alpha Testing
Planned
Phase 3

Beta Build

TBD
  • All 6 Regions Explorable
  • Complete Narrative: Acts 1-5
  • All 12 Endings Achievable
  • 220+ Creatures Implemented
  • Co-op Balance Pass
  • Companion AI Refinement
  • Community Beta Testing
Planned
Phase 4

Launch

TBD
  • Final Polish & Optimization
  • Performance Across Hardware
  • Comprehensive QA
  • Localization Support
  • PC Release
  • Post-Launch Content Roadmap
  • Community Celebration

The Vertical Slice: Frostpeak

Our first playable milestone—a frozen proving ground

The Dwarrow fortress-city of Ironhearth rises from the mountain's heart, its halls carved by generations of master stoneworkers. Here, where Glacius's essence still whispers through ancient ice, you'll experience Zephara's core systems working in harmony.

Explore snow-swept peaks and torch-lit tunnels. Engage in tactical battles against frost-touched creatures. Forge bonds with your first companions. Uncover the secrets of the Frozen Vault. Face your first true test of skill and strategy.

2-3 hours of polished, representative gameplay—a promise of what's to come.

Combat

Combat Realized

Turn-based tactical battles with environmental interactions. Use ice to your advantage—or watch enemies do the same.

Companions

Companions Introduced

Meet your first allies. Experience how relationships develop through dialogue, combat, and the choices you make together.

Exploration

Secrets Hidden

Even in this focused slice, mysteries await those who look. Rewards for the curious. Stories for the observant.

Join the Journey

Be part of Zephara's development. Get behind-the-scenes updates, early previews, and the chance to shape the game through community feedback.

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Our Promise

We don't announce dates until we're confident we can meet them. Game development is unpredictable—features need iteration, systems need balance, and quality demands time. What we can promise: regular updates on our progress, transparency about challenges, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the game Zephara deserves to be.