Path to Release Plan
40 days ago{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46157811/f225abdd76efe488877029a912feef9d02b0fe67.png Christmas CEO - Our Road to Launch Coming November 1st, 2026! We want to outline our plan for the release of Christmas CEO. We are targeting a November 1st, 2026 launch! To ensure we deliver the best possible experience, we're taking you along on a carefully planned journey with multiple playtests, a demo, and plenty of opportunities for you to shape the final game. The Road to November 1st Our development path is designed to gather your feedback at every crucial stage: Phase 1: Major Playtest #1 Coming Soon We're kicking things off with our first major playtest. This is your chance to jump in early and help us identify bugs, balance gameplay mechanics, and refine the core experience. Your feedback during this phase will directly influence major gameplay features and design decisions. What to expect: Core gameplay mechanics Initial year content Performance testing on various systems Phase 2: Major Playtest #2 TBA Based on the feedback from Playtest #1, we'll implement significant improvements and launch our second major playtest. This phase focuses on polish, balance adjustments, and new content unlocked by your first-round insights. What's new: Refined mechanics based on community feedback Additional years content Improved UI/UX Expanded features and quality-of-life improvements Phase 3: Demo Playtest TBA Before we release the standalone demo, we'll run a targeted playtest focusing specifically on the demo content. This ensures the demo perfectly captures the Christmas CEO experience for players discovering the game for the first time. This playtest includes: The full demo experience Feedback surveys on first impressions Performance optimization checks Phase 4: Demo Release TBA The free demo launches on Steam in time for the Steam Next Fest: October 2026! This is your opportunity to experience Christmas CEO without commitment. The demo will feature a complete vertical slice of gameplay, giving...
