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Phase01
FOUNDATION & OPTIMIZATION
CLEAN. STABLE. PERFORM.
Build a solid, optimized foundation for long term success.
45% Complete
IN PROGRESS
Codebase Cleanup
Refactor Player Controller, Player Character, GameMode. Remove unused code.
Progress35%
IN PROGRESS
Performance Optimization
Profile CPU, GPU, memory & networking. Fix bottlenecks and reduce tick load.
Progress50%
TODO
System Standardization
Standardize systems, Blueprints, replication and naming conventions.
Progress15%
IN PROGRESS
Asset & Content Cleanup
Remove unused assets, optimize textures, materials and LODs.
Progress80%
Phase02
DOCUMENTATION & STRUCTURE
DOCUMENT. ORGANIZE. ALIGN.
Create clear documentation and structure for the entire development team.
41% Complete
IN PROGRESS
Technical Manual
Create internal technical manual for systems and workflow.
Progress25%
IN PROGRESS
Project Architecture
Document architecture, modules, and data flow.
Progress15%
IN PROGRESS
Coding Standards
Define coding standards, naming conventions and best practices.
Progress30%
TODO
Ownership & Guidelines
Establish feature ownership, communication rules and contribution guidelines.
Progress95%
Phase03
CORE CONTENT & FEATURES
BUILD. IMPLEMENT. POLISH.
Focus on core gameplay systems and key player features.
35% Complete
TODO
Police Missions & AI
Complete 80+ mission types and intelligent Police AI behaviors.
Progress15%
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Character Creation
Finalize character creator, customization and clothing system.
Progress60%
TODO
First-Person Gunplay
Integrate and polish First-Person Gunplay
Progress0%
IN PROGRESS
System Integration
Integrate features, UI, animations and audio across systems.
Progress35%
IN PROGRESS
New Marijuana System
The creation and integration of the new Marijuana system that we are creating.
Progress65%
Phase04
POLISH, TESTING & LAUNCH PREP
TEST. REFINE. LAUNCH.
Polish gameplay, test extensively and prepare for a successful launch.
19% Complete
IN PROGRESS
Gameplay Polish
Finalize arresting mini-game, vehicle handling, gear ratios, animations and UI.
Progress35%
TODO
Testing & QA
Internal testing, community testing, multiplayer stress tests and bug fixing.
Progress0%
TODO
Launch Preparation
Record trailer, capture media, update Steam page and prepare changelog.
Progress40%
TODO
Release v1.0
Final optimization review and push to live Steam branch.
Progress0%
Media // Field Recordings
Official // Mod Workshop
Mod the city. Share it with everyone.
The official New Citizen Mod Workshop is live — browse community models, maps, scripts and gameplay mods, download free, and publish your own creations.
Devlog // Transmissions
New Citizen August Development Update
2025-12-20The August 2025 update for New Citizen brings major world expansion, including a new city, desert biome, and advanced tunnels, along with new buildings and interiors.
Character customization, immersive first-person vehicle controls, redesigned UI, and expanded crime and drug systems have also been added, alongside performance optimizations in Unreal Engine 5.6.
New Citizen - Programming
2025-01-24We're excited to bring you a new update with some great features, to improve your gameplay experience. Here's a detailed list of what's new in this latest update...
Partners & Platforms
4NetPlayers
Official Server Hosting Partner
One-click New Citizen servers
VisitGraybite
Web & Platform Partner
Studio technology partner
VisitXbox Developer Program
Registered Console Developer
Dev kit in-studio — console builds in progress
Steam Partner
Registered Publisher
New Citizen sells on Steam at launch
Pre-Launch Gate
IN PROGRESS
1. STABLE & OPTIMIZED
Performance is consistent. No major crashes. Servers are stable.
IN PROGRESS
2. CORE GAMEPLAY COMPLETE
All core systems and missions are complete, tested and playable.
IN PROGRESS
3. QUALITY & POLISHED
Game is polished, bug free enough, and ready for the public.
FOCUS. FINISH. SHIP.