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# The Roadmap

## Phase 1: 2021 Q2/Q4

* [x] Conceptualization, idea and beta-test completed
* [x] Team building
* [x] Art style definition/ Game visual style
* [x] Game mechanics description
* [x] Website launch v1

## Phase 2: 2022 Q1/Q2

* [x] Pre-alpha testing and milestone release
* [x] Requirement analyses/ Software design/ Software development and unit testing
* [x] User flow UX charts
* [x] Customization design/ Metagame design/ Technology stack definition 
* [x] 3D models/ 3D animations/ VFX concepts/ Prototypes
* [x] Whitepaper v2 released
* [x] Private Sale
* [x] Website launch v2
* [x] Unreal Engine/ Unity game development
* [x] Pre-Sale
* [x] NFT Shinobi series auction drop
* [x] Pre-alpha teaser release Shinobiverse
* [x] LP locked & ownership renounced
* [x] CertiK security audit
* [x] Comply with KYC and AML regulations
* [x] Listing on mm.finance
* [x] Listing on vvs.finance
* [x] Coingecko and Coinmarketcap listing

## Phase 3: 2022 Q3

* [x] Unreal Engine/ Unity game development
* [x] Polish the story/ Define game mechanics
* [x] Incorporating usability testing
* [x] Perpetual beta launch Medieval Era / Prototype
* [x] Land NFT Drops
* [x] Gameplay teaser
* [x] Surprise major CEX listing
* [x] Voting rights for the SHINO community
* [x] Beta launch of Medieval Era/ QA testing 
* [x] Dedicated wallet for charity \[participate in voting for charity]
* [x] Debut NFT collaboration with crypto influencers

## Phase 4: 2022 Q4

* [x] Stable release of Medieval era
* [x] Perpetual beta launch of Semi-Modern Era Shinobiverse
* [x] Unreal Engine/ Unity game development
* [x] NFT marketplace launch
* [x] Brand new minigames launched
* [x] DeFi features (Staking & Farming)
* [x] 1st Charity Funds release \[participate in voting for charity]
* [x] Branded merchandise/ Extending Shinobi ecosystem
* [x] Implement Burn Tax on transactions

## Phase 5: 2023 Q1/Q2

* [x] Stable release of Semi-Modern Era Shinobiverse
* [x] Perpetual beta launch of Modern Era Shinobiverse
* [x] NFT upgrades/ Accessories drop
* [x] Unreal Engine/ Unity game development
* [x] Listing on all major CEX and DEX exchanges
* [x] AI training platform for Shinobi Series
* [x] Shinobi Launchpad
* [x] 2nd Charity Funds Release \[participate in voting for charity]

## Phase 6: 2023 Q3/Q4

* [x] Stable release Modern Era Shinobiverse
* [x] Perpetual beta launch of Hypermodern Era Shinobiverse
* [x] New products and services included in app
* [x] Unreal Engine/ Unity game development
* [x] Shinobi wallet/app release
* [x] Integration with payment services for eCommerce
* [x] Corporate endorsement and sponsorship

## Phase 7: 2024

## Phase 8: 2025

## Phase 9: 2026