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Dark Dojo Studios - Official Development Roadmap

Game Title: The Fixers

Studio: Dark Dojo Studios

Founder: Taco Hagasaki

Established: 2018

Studio Origins

Dark Dojo Studios was founded in 2018 by Taco Hagasaki with the mission of building bold and immersive multiplayer experiences. The studio’s flagship project began as Infrared, a prototype that would later evolve into The Fixers.

During its early development, a small team of creators including programmers, artists, designers, and sound engineers came together to help build the initial foundation of the project.

In 2020, development was halted due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the studio also faced the tragic loss of one of its senior programmers during that time. Despite these setbacks, community support kept the vision alive.

Development resumed in 2024 with renewed focus. In 2025, the project briefly expanded through collaboration with a technical developer who helped advance core systems. Due to the current conflict affecting his region, development has since returned to being led solo by the studio’s founder.

Today, The Fixers continues to be actively developed by Dark Dojo Studios as an independent project, driven by the goal of creating a unique cyberpunk mercenary experience set in the world of Maverick City.

Original Roadmap: Completed (2018–2019)

• ✅ Multiplayer third-person shooter framework
  
• ✅ Inventory system
  
• ✅ Firearm combat mechanics
  
• ✅ Enemy AI
  
• ✅ Vendor NPCs
  
• ✅ Player-seeking drone AI
  
• ✅ Vehicle mechanics
  
• ✅ Lobby systems
  
• ✅ Menu UI functionality
  
• ✅ Character customization (models, outfits)
  
• ✅ Dynamic weather & time-of-day systems
  
• ✅ Team and squad functionality
  

Current Development Status

✅ Systems Currently Implemented

• Multiplayer lobby framework
  
• Character movement and locomotion systems
  
• Inventory and equipment systems
  
• Core combat systems
  
• Weapon framework
  
• Enemy AI spawning systems
  
• Interactive world systems
  
• Player HUD and UI framework
  
• Extraction and raid gameplay structure
  
• Online backend connectivity
  
• Core gameplay loop foundations
  

These systems form the foundation of the Maverick City experience and will continue to be expanded and refined during development.

⏳ In Progress / Near-Term Goals

The next phase of development focuses on improving stability, gameplay depth, and player experience.

• Performance optimization (memory, FPS, and load times)
  
• Proximity VOIP
  
• Locomotion polish for male and female characters
  
• Additional AI enemy classes and raid bosses
  
• Raid Loot Safety Net system (Ghost Vault)
  
• Lobby mini-games (billiards, cards, arcade)
  
• Vehicle mechanics overhaul

Major Updates Planned

Future updates will expand the world, content, and long-term support of The Fixers.

• Anti-cheat system integration
  
• Raid disconnect protection
  
• Quality of life improvements to UI and gameplay flow
  
• Custom motion capture animation pipeline
  
• Original 3D models, environments, and character assets
  
• New raid maps and locations
  
• Expanded weapons and cybernetic upgrades
  
• Status effect consumables
  
• Expanded Maverick City lobby district
  
• New Fixer characters with mission chains
  
• Lobby Fight Club feature
  
• Custom 16-player private raid lobbies
  
• Console versions (Xbox and PlayStation) with cross-platform support
  

Looking Ahead

The long-term vision for The Fixers is to create a living cyberpunk world where players operate as mercenaries navigating contracts, raids, and rival factions across Maverick City.

Dark Dojo Studios will continue expanding the game through ongoing development, community feedback, and future team growth.