Production Roadmap & Milestones

Milestone Breakdown

M0: Core Driving Physics Prototype (Target: Week 1–2)

• Implement raycast chassis controller in Roblox Studio.
• Tune weight transfer, spring stiffness, and counter-steer behavior.
• Test network ownership transitions (player entering/exiting driver seat).
• Greybox test track with varying corner radiuses and elevation changes.

M1: Urban Map Blockout & Handling Polish (Target: Week 3–4)

• Block out Downtown Metropolis grid and Coastal Highway connector.
• Implement camera dampening, dynamic FOV at speed, and speed lines.
• Prototype analog and touch controls on mobile devices.
• Basic garage vehicle spawner system.

M2: Delivery Job Loop & Economy Foundation (Target: Week 5–6)

• Delivery job generation system with randomized pickup/dropoff spots.
• GPS breadcrumb route calculation across road nodes.
• Wallet balances, payout calculations, and fuel consumption logic.
• ProfileService integration for player cash/rep persistence.

M3: Progression, Tuning Shop & Vehicle Roster (Target: Week 7–8)

• Build 5 starter and sport vehicles with tuned chassis specs.
• Tuning shop UI: Engine stage upgrades, tire compounds, and gear ratios.
• Cosmetic workshop: Custom paint picker and wheel rims.
• Dealership purchase flow with Rep level gates.

M4: Polish, Audio & Soft Launch (Target: Week 9–10)

• Engine audio pitch modulation mapped to RPM curves.
• Environmental soundscapes (ocean breeze on expressway, neon hum in city).
• Performance stress testing on lower-end mobile devices (iPhone 11 / Galaxy A52).
• Telemetry tracking for player retention and job completion drop-off.