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 - 0%

MVP3 - Advanced Features

  • Real-time updates (WebSockets)
  • Enhanced matchmaking v2
  • Reward system
  • Match timeline visualization
  • Advanced leaderboards (Global/Regional/Seasonal)
  • Season system
  • Enhanced player statistics
  • Anti-abuse protection
  • Advanced tournament formats (Round Robin, Double Elimination)
  • Root Race 2v2 mode
  • English & Spanish localization
  • Tournament notifications via email
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