Development Roadmap

Track the development of Astral Rivals. See what's been completed, what's in progress, and what's coming next.

✓Complete
◐In Progress
○Planned
◇Future
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Current Focus

We're currently focused on completing the demo, providing initial game balance, finishing cards and effects, adding local multiplayer, and creating a Story Mode demo scene with tutorial. Play the demo now and see our progress!

Phase 1: Foundation

✓ Complete

Core game systems and basic playability

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Grid-based tactical combat15×15 battlefield with positioning and movement
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Flow resource systemTurn-based resource generation and spending
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Basic unit typesMelee, ranged, and support units
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Fog of WarVision system with scouting and hidden information
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Champion & Castle mechanicsWin conditions and hero leveling
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Deck BuilderFull deck customization with 80+ cards

Phase 2: Content & Polish

◐ In Progress

Expanding content and improving the player experience

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22 AI Arcana opponentsUnique personalities and strategies for each Major Arcana
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Story ModeCampaign with tutorials, dialogue, and progression
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TutorialInteractive guided tutorial for new players
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Card effect systemComplex interactions, buffs, debuffs, and triggers
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VFX & animationsPolished visual feedback for all actions
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Sound designMusic and sound effects
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Balance passAI simulation-driven card balancing

Phase 3: Platforms

○ Planned

Expanding availability across devices

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Windows demoDownloadable demo build
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Web demoPlay in browser without download
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Full demo functionalityComplete all game features for demo release
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Full card poolAll 80+ cards implemented and balanced
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Bug fixes & polishSquash bugs and improve stability
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Android appNative mobile experience
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iOS appiPhone and iPad support

Phase 4: Multiplayer

◐ In Progress

Online and local competitive features — the completed items below are playable in the demo today

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LAN playLocal network matches with automatic host discovery. Windows download only — not available in the browser demo
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Account systemFree accounts with profiles, ELO rating, and saved decks
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Ranked matchmakingELO-rated quick match; the skill band widens the longer you queue
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Online lobbiesHost a named lobby or browse and join open ones
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Friend challengesDirect matches with friends
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Tournament modeOrganized competitive events with brackets and prizes
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LeaderboardsGlobal and regional rankings

Phase 5: Story Mode Expansion

◇ Future

Deepening the narrative experience

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Extended campaignsNew story arcs beyond the Major Arcana
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Character backstoriesUnlockable lore for each Arcana opponent
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Branching narrativesPlayer choices that affect story outcomes
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Side questsOptional challenges with unique rewards
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New regionsExplore beyond the Academy

Phase ∞: Infinite Expansion

◇ Future

Astral Rivals is built to grow forever

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Regular card releasesNew cards, mechanics, and archetypes on a continuous schedule
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Seasonal contentLimited-time events, challenges, and exclusive rewards
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Avatar dress-up systemCustomize your player avatar with unlockable cosmetic items earned through gameplay
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Community-driven featuresDeck sharing, replays, tournaments, and social features
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New game modesDraft, puzzle challenges, co-op, and experimental formats
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Expanded loreThe universe of Eris continues to grow with new stories and characters
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Built for Infinite Growth

Astral Rivals isn't just a game — it's a living platform designed to expand indefinitely. The architecture supports continuous growth:

🎴 Expandable Card System

New cards, keywords, and mechanics can be added without breaking existing content.

🌌 Modular Lore

The universe of Eris is vast — new regions, characters, and stories await discovery.

⚔️ Flexible Combat System

The manifest type system allows for endless new damage/defense interactions.

🤖 AI-Driven Balance

Automated simulation testing ensures new content stays balanced.

The journey never ends. As long as players walk the path, Astral Rivals will continue to grow.

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Final Product & Pricing

When Astral Rivals reaches full release, here's what you can expect:

$20

One-time purchase — own the full game forever

Why a buy-in price? This model means the game is balanced around fun and strategy, not around selling card packs. No artificial grind to pressure purchases. The microtransactions exist to support ongoing development, not to exploit players.

What's Included

🎮 Full Offline Single Player

Complete Story Mode, all AI opponents, and full deck building — no internet required.

📚 Complete Story Mode

Face all 22 Major Arcana opponents — and Eris herself — then confront the true challenge that waits beyond the stars.

🔗 LAN Multiplayer

Play against friends on your local network with zero latency.

🌐 Online Multiplayer Access

Ranked matches, friend challenges, and leaderboards included.

Online Card Shop (Optional Microtransactions)

In online mode, an optional card shop offers additional content:

  • ✦New Cards — Expand your collection with additional cards and archetypes
  • ✦Cosmetics — Card backs, board themes, visual effects, and more

✓ Card packs can also be earned through normal online play — no purchase required.

🏆 Earn Online Rewards Offline

Complete achievements in single player mode while logged in to earn online rewards! Your offline progress contributes to your online collection.

This roadmap is subject to change. Features may be added, removed, or reprioritized based on development progress and community feedback. Solo developer project — timelines are flexible.

Try the Demo Today!

Experience what's already built. Play the demo and see the foundation we're building on.

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