Advanced Game Development 90-Day Study Roadmap

Weeks 1-2: Foundation and Setup

• Day 1-3: Review Basic Game Development Concepts
• Day 4-6: Advanced Setup of Development Environment
• Day 7-10: Version Control Systems (e.g., Git)
• Day 11-14: Advanced Programming Concepts

Weeks 3-4: Deep Dive into Game Engine

• Day 15-18: Advanced Features of Chosen Game Engine (e.g., Unity, Unreal, Godot)
• Day 19-21: Scripting and Optimization Techniques
• Day 22-25: Custom Editor Tools and Plugins
• Day 26-28: Advanced Graphics Rendering
• Day 29-30: Real-time Physics Simulation

Weeks 5-6: Advanced Programming and Algorithms

• Day 31-34: Advanced Scripting Patterns
• Day 35-38: Memory Management and Performance Optimization
• Day 39-42: Multithreading and Parallel Programming
• Day 43-46: Advanced AI Algorithms
• Day 47-50: Networking and Multiplayer Game Architecture

Weeks 7-8: Advanced Graphics and Animation

• Day 51-54: Shader Programming and GPU Optimization
• Day 55-58: Advanced Lighting and Rendering Techniques
• Day 59-62: Procedural Content Generation
• Day 63-66: Advanced Animation Systems
• Day 67-70: Implementing Cinematics and Cutscenes

Weeks 9-10: Specialization and Game Design

• Day 71-74: Choose a Specialization (e.g., Gameplay Programming, AI, VR/AR)
• Day 75-78: In-depth Study of Chosen Specialization
• Day 79-82: Game Design Principles and Documenting
• Day 83-86: User Interface (UI/UX) Design
• Day 87-90: Designing and Prototyping a Game

Weeks 11-12: Advanced Physics and Simulation

• Day 91-94: Advanced Particle Systems and Effects
• Day 95-98: Fluid Dynamics and Soft Body Physics
• Day 99-102: Advanced Simulation Techniques
• Day 103-106: Integration of Physics in Gameplay
• Day 107-110: VR/AR Physics Challenges and Solutions

Weeks 13-14: Sound and Music Integration

• Day 111-114: Advanced Sound Design Principles
• Day 115-118: Interactive Music Systems
• Day 119-122: Spatial Audio and 3D Sound
• Day 123-126: Implementing Dynamic Soundscapes
• Day 127-130: Adaptive Music Systems

Weeks 15-16: Advanced Networking and Multiplayer

• Day 131-134: Advanced Networking Protocols
• Day 135-138: Security and Anti-Cheating Measures
• Day 139-142: Server-Side Game Architecture
• Day 143-146: Latency Optimization and Prediction
• Day 147-150: Implementing Large-Scale Multiplayer Games

Weeks 17-18: Virtual and Augmented Reality

• Day 151-154: Introduction to VR and AR Development
• Day 155-158: Building VR/AR Environments
• Day 159-162: Interaction Design in VR/AR
• Day 163-166: Performance Optimization for VR/AR
• Day 167-170: Challenges and Future Trends in VR/AR

Weeks 19-20: Advanced Game AI

• Day 171-174: Neural Networks in Game AI
• Day 175-178: Machine Learning for Decision Making
• Day 179-182: Evolutionary Algorithms in Game AI
• Day 183-186: Natural Language Processing for NPCs
• Day 187-190: Ethical Considerations in Game AI

Weeks 21-22: Mobile Game Development

• Day 191-194: Optimizing Games for Mobile Platforms
• Day 195-198: Touch and Gesture Controls
• Day 199-202: Mobile Game Monetization Strategies
• Day 203-206: Augmented Reality on Mobile Devices
• Day 207-210: Cross-Platform Development

Weeks 23-24: Advanced Game Design Principles

• Day 211-214: Advanced Level Design Techniques
• Day 215-218: Narrative Design in Games
• Day 219-222: Emotional Impact in Game Design
• Day 223-226: Player Psychology and Engagement
• Day 227-230: Testing and Iterating Game Designs

Weeks 25-26: Monetization Strategies

• Day 231-234: In-App Purchases and Microtransactions
• Day 235-238: Ad Integration and Revenue Models
• Day 239-242: Subscription Services in Games
• Day 243-246: Freemium vs. Premium Models
• Day 247-250: Ethical Monetization Practices

Weeks 27-28: Marketing and Publishing

• Day 251-254: Building a Game Marketing Strategy
• Day 255-258: Social Media Promotion for Games
• Day 259-262: Community Building and Engagement
• Day 263-266: Game Launch Strategies
• Day 267-270: Post-Launch Support and Updates

Weeks 29-30: Final Project and Portfolio Building

• Day 271-274: Define and Scope Final Project
• Day 275-278: Implementation and Iteration
• Day 279-282: Polishing and Quality Assurance
• Day 283-286: Creating a Game Development Portfolio
• Day 287-290: Showcase and Reflect on the Final Project

Continue expanding your skills, working on projects, and staying updated with industry trends beyond the 90-day period. Continuous learning is key in the dynamic field of game development.