How long will it take to complete my game from concept to launch?

Most full cycle game projects take 5 to 18 months from concept to launch. Simple mobile or casual games run 4 to 7 months. Mid size 3D games with multiplayer or custom systems take 9 to 14 months. Larger console or PC titles can take 18 months or more.

The full timeline covers concept and discovery (2 to 4 weeks), design and prototyping (4 to 8 weeks), production (the longest stage), testing and polish (4 to 8 weeks), and launch and store submission (2 to 4 weeks). For multi platform games, add extra time for platform specific testing and certification.

At NipsApp, we share a real timeline after one planning call and send weekly builds so you see progress every step of the way.

See our full cycle game development FAQ for more questions.