Development Roadmap

Our journey from proof of concept to the future of competitive cybersecurity

Q4 2025
Completed

MVP0 - Proof of Concept

  • Platform vision validation
  • Game mode ideation
  • Core concept definition
Q4 2025
Completed

MVP1 - Core Platform

  • Root Race mode (1v1)
  • User authentication
  • Real-time matchmaking
  • Isolated game environments
  • Dynamic flag generation
  • 3 vulnerable machines
  • Basic dashboard
Q1 2026
Completed

MVP2 - Competitive Features

  • Ranked matchmaking
  • ELO rating system
  • Match history & leaderboard
  • Tournament system (BO1/BO3/BO5)
  • Single elimination & Swiss brackets
  • Custom private rooms
  • Enhanced player profiles
  • Security hardening
  • +5 new machines (total: 8)
  • Production beta deployment
Q3 2026
In Progress - 65%

MVP3 - Premium Subscription + Flag Rush + i18n

  • Premium subscription system (Stripe)
  • Flag Rush game mode (3 sequential machines)
  • Full internationalization (English & Spanish)
  • Rate limiting & security hardening
  • +5 new machines (total: 13)
  • Room firewall & network isolation
  • Custom rooms with game mode selection
  • Tournament Flag Rush support
  • Landing page & changelog
Q2 2027
Planned

MVP4 - Platform Expansion

  • Team matchmaking (2v2, 3v3)
  • Team ELO & rankings
  • Machine marketplace
  • Community-created machines
  • Individual CTF mode
TBD
Future

New Game Modes

  • Root Race (2v2, 3v3)
  • King of the Hill (up to 8 players)
  • Attack & Defend (1v1)
  • +5 additional game modes
  • Future challenges & events
TBD
Long-term

Vision

  • Platform token economy
  • Blockchain rewards & NFTs
  • Advanced analytics & skill tracking
  • Personalized learning recommendations