Roadmap 2026
Shaping the future of gaming & tech
Building the Ultimate Gaming Platform
At TechPlay, we're constantly evolving to bring you the best gaming and tech experience. Here's our roadmap for 2026 - a year of innovation, community growth, and groundbreaking features.
Clear Vision
Strategic goals for 2026
Community First
Built for gamers, by gamers
Innovation
Cutting-edge features
Our Quarterly Roadmap
Q1 2026
Jan - Mar
Foundation
Q2 2026
Apr - Jun
Engagement & Rewards
Q3 2026
Jul - Sep
Tools & Commerce
Q4 2026
Oct - Dec
Awards & Mobile
Q1 2026
Foundation
Backlog & Collection Tracker
Track your gaming backlog and manage your collection with ease
- Personal game library with custom shelves
- Backlog priority management and organization
- Playtime tracking and detailed statistics
- Collection value estimation and insights
- Wishlist with price alerts from retailers
Custom User Lists
Create and share personalized game collections with the community
- Create themed game collections (Best RPGs, Co-op Games, etc.)
- Share your lists publicly with other gamers
- Follow and discover lists from other users
- Collaborative lists with friends
- Import/export functionality for easy backup
User Reviews 2.0
Enhanced review system with advanced ratings and community interaction
- Multi-dimensional ratings (gameplay, graphics, story, sound)
- Review voting and helpfulness ranking system
- Threaded comment discussions on reviews
- Verified purchase badges for authenticity
- Review milestones and contributor achievements
Q2 2026
Engagement & Rewards
Bounty System
Earn points and reputation for quality contributions to the community
- Earn points for reviews, guides, comments, and helpful content
- Reputation levels and ranking system
- Special bounties for high-quality contributions
- Community and monthly leaderboards
- Redeem your points in the Loyalty Store
Loyalty Store
Redeem your earned points for exclusive rewards and perks
- Exclusive digital badges and profile customizations
- Early access to new features and beta tests
- Premium profile themes and custom avatars
- Ad-free browsing experience options
- Physical merchandise and gaming gear (future)
Q3 2026
Tools & Commerce
RIG Builder
Build and optimize your dream gaming PC with our smart configurator
- Component compatibility checker and validation
- Real-time performance benchmarks and comparisons
- Price tracking across multiple retailers
- Direct Amazon affiliate purchase links
- Save, share, and compare your builds with others
Professor Buffy
Meet Professor Buffy, your AI-powered game discovery assistant
- Personalized game recommendations based on your taste
- Interactive AI chatbot for game discovery
- Analysis of your playstyle and gaming preferences
- Detailed explanations for every recommendation
- Continuous learning from your feedback and ratings
Q4 2026
Awards & Mobile
Community Awards
Vote for the best games of the year in our annual community awards
- Annual TechPlay Community Awards ceremony
- User-driven nominations across multiple categories
- Live voting and real-time results tracking
- Detailed statistics and voting insights
- Winner showcases with special badges and features
Mobile App
Take TechPlay with you - native iOS and Android applications
- Native mobile experience optimized for touch
- Push notifications for breaking news and deals
- Offline reading mode for articles and reviews
- Quick access to your game library and lists
- Mobile-optimized interface for reviews and guides