Four phases to launch.
The 18-month journey for ManaGlobal's flagship product — from community consultation to public launch. Iterative, culturally accountable, visibly progressing.
Each phase ends with a checkpoint, not a deadline.
We move when the kaupapa is ready, not when the calendar is.
- 1
Concept refinement & community consultation
Where we are todayPhase 1 · 3–6 monthsDeep consultation with iwi, hapū, kaumātua, and community leaders. Refining gameplay loops and cultural elements. Establishing the cultural advisory board.
- 2
MVP development
UpcomingPhase 2 · 6–12 monthsCore game mechanics built in Unreal Engine. Educational modules on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and homeownership pathways. Marketplace foundation.
- 3
Beta testing with community partners
UpcomingPhase 3 · 12–14 monthsClosed beta with selected iwi and community partners. Iterative feedback. Cultural review of the in-product experience. Refining live-ops cadence.
- 4
Public launch & community housing initiatives
UpcomingPhase 4 · 14–18 monthsFull Aotearoa launch. First cohort of real-world homeownership pathway unlocks. Partnerships with housing developers and Māori Housing Network activated.