Backroomcastingcouch231220scarlettremaster Extra Quality Jun 2026

| Milestone | Approx. Duration | Deliverable | |-----------|------------------|------------| | | 1 wk | Signed spec, backlog populated. | | Art & Asset Production | 4 wks | 4K textures, model updates, animated facial rigs. | | Core Engine Integration | 3 wks | Quality‑switch system, ray‑tracing pipeline. | | Dialogue & AI Implementation | 3 wks | Complete behaviour tree, script branching. | | Audio & Localization | 2 wks | Remastered soundtrack, subtitles for 4 languages. | | Quality Assurance (Alpha) | 2 wks | Internal QA smoke test, bug list. | | Polish & Optimization (Beta) | 2 wks | Performance tuning, accessibility toggles. | | External Playtest / Community Feedback | 1 wk | Collect data on graphics, story reception. | | Final Build & Certification | 1 wk | Platform‑specific builds, compliance checks. | | Launch & Post‑Launch Monitoring | Ongoing | Hot‑fixes, DLC rollout (if any). |

| ID | Requirement | Details | |----|--------------|---------| | | Graphics pipeline upgrade | • 4K textures (2× resolution vs. original). • PBR material system with metalness/roughness maps. • Real‑time ray‑traced reflections & global illumination (DXR / Vulkan RT). | | FR‑02 | Quality‑toggle system | • Settings menu entry: Standard , High , Extra‑Quality . • Switching persists across sessions; hot‑swap allowed without level reload. | | FR‑03 | Expanded dialogue tree | • 150+ new lines for Scarlett & background NPCs. • Branches tied to player actions (e.g., “Inspect mirror”, “Play cassette”). | | FR‑04 | AI behavior enhancements | • Scarlett now uses a behavior tree to react dynamically (e.g., eye‑contact, body language). • Context‑aware facial animation (blend‑shapes driven by speech). | | FR‑05 | Audio remaster | • 48 kHz, 24‑bit lossless music and ambience. • Spatial audio support (Dolby Atmos / Windows Sonic). | | FR‑06 | Easter‑egg system | • Hidden objects trigger unique dialogue/visuals. • A “Scavenger Hunt” achievement for finding all 12. | | FR‑07 | Director’s Cut | • After 100 % story completion, unlock a 12‑minute commentary video (streamed/embedded). | | FR‑08 | Accessibility options | • High‑contrast UI toggle. • Full subtitles with speaker tags. • Adjustable text size. | | FR‑09 | Performance telemetry | • In‑game overlay showing FPS, GPU/CPU load, and current quality level (for QA). | | FR‑10 | Save‑state compatibility | • Existing saves from the original 231220 scene import automatically; new data stored separately. | backroomcastingcouch231220scarlettremaster extra quality

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