Client Strategy Guide

1. Solo vs Co-Dev Models

The first decision is establishing ownership boundaries. If you choose our Full-Cycle Game Development pod, you are essentially delegating execution to us while maintaining creative authority. We handle the sprints, the Jira boards, and the technical architecture.

In a Co-Dev model, such as integrating our Multiplayer Backend & Live Ops engineers alongside your gameplay team, the boundary is technical. Clear API handoffs and strict version control branching are required. Ensure your internal leads are prepared for asynchronous code reviews.

2. Technical Debt and Difficulty Scaling

Every feature added in concept phase exponentially increases QA load. If you are building a complex RPG economy, do not wait until Beta to balance it. Deploying Technical Game Design Support early ensures the mathematical foundation is sound before the UI is locked.

Similarly, target platforms drastically impact technical debt. A title scaling from PC down to Switch will require significant memory management. Engaging the Porting & Optimization Squad early in the vertical slice phase provides a clear memory budget for your art team.

3. Preparing the Technical Design Document (TDD)

We cannot scope a project accurately from a marketing pitch. A functional brief must include:

• Engine Mandate: Specific version (e.g., Unity 2022.3 LTS).
• Target Hardware: Minimum spec and target framerate per platform.
• Backend Requirements: Synchronous vs Asynchronous, expected CCU.
• Asset Pipeline: Desired polygon limits and texture resolution budgets.

4. The Importance of Independent QA

Developers should not test their own code for compliance. Our QA Playtesting & Certification lab operates independently. When reviewing studio partners, ask for their TRC/TCR failure rate. A good partner finds the failures internally before submitting to Sony or Microsoft.