Development

Development Timeline

From a first idea to a Publisher Preview build — the order matters here, so this stays a straight chronological record.

March 5, 2024

The Beginning

The initial idea for Overknight is created.

2024

Early Prototyping

Early prototype development before settling on Godot. Different gameplay ideas and engines are tested during this period.

2025

Move to Godot

  • Development moves fully to Godot 3.6
  • Large optimisation improvements across the project
  • Driving system redesigned
  • Multiplayer systems begin development
  • UI redesign

December 2025

First Public Pre-Alpha

The first public Pre-Alpha testing phase opens on Google Play, focused on early gameplay systems and cross-device performance.

June 2026

Publisher Preview Build

Overknight reaches a Publisher Preview stage — both VelocityVentures and ThunderRush are fully playable, running on a GLES3 graphics upgrade with new UI systems across every menu and HUD, plus semi controller support in gameplay.

July 4, 2026

Major Publisher Preview Patch

A sweeping update across both modes: reworked VelocityVentures spawning, aiming and combat feel, a full ThunderRush progression and handling overhaul, restyled menus throughout, and reduced ad frequency. See the full patch notes.

Next

What's Next

  • Multiplayer implementation for both modes (LAN)
  • Additional maps, modes and weapons for VelocityVentures
  • Smarter enemy AI
  • Additional racing content, AI opponents and ThunderRush modes
  • VelocityVentures story mode