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Apex Engine Roadmap

Explore the development milestones and future features shaping the evolution of Apex Engine

Roadmap updated on:    01 April, 2026

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Our Vision and Roadmap

At TGS Tech, our commitment to innovation drives every step of our journey. Apex Engine is more than just a game development tool, it’s the future of real-time collaboration, immersive simulations, and cutting-edge technology across multiple industries. Our roadmap is built on continuous improvement and focused on delivering a platform that evolves with your needs.

Our Roadmap: A Clear Path Forward

We are strategically rolling out Apex Engine in stages to ensure stability, performance, and functionality at every phase. From core world-building tools to advanced AI-powered customization and seamless real-time collaboration, each milestone moves us closer to a platform that empowers developers, creators, and innovators.

Use the phase buttons to jump directly to each section

⇓ Phase 1
⇓ Phase 2
⇓ Phase 3
⇓ Phase 4
⇓ Phase 5

Laying the groundwork for Apex Engine, Phase 1 focuses on R&D towards a functional concept and prototype with intuitive UI/UX and essential tool design. This phase refines features, gathers client feedback, and establishes the new foundation for our innovative design.

Milestone 1: R&D Foundation

Research and design architecture foundational prototype 

100/100
  • Design classic systems for modern technology
  • Middleware research and licensing
  • Interface Design & Testing
  • In-house asset rendering format
  • in-house animation format

Started: 2023 March, 01
 Finished: 2023 December 18
 Updated: 2023 December 18
Status: Completed

Milestone 2: Prototype

Build our prototype for concept and testing middleware

100/100
  • Redesign classic systems for modern technology
  • Client side tool design and testing
  • Client interface design and testing
  • R&D testing of middleware
  • Build the prototype

Started: 2023 Dec 01
Finished: 2024 March 21
Updated: 2024 July 16
Status: Completed

Milestone 3: Test & Refinement

Refining Apex Engine based on testing, feedback, and best practice

100/100
  • Optimize design and finalize basic server structure.
  • Integrate feedback by apply changes based on user testing.
  • Refine UI/UX and enhance tool design for better usability.
  • Resolve any issues found in server/network and webops.
  • Finalize feature design and polish systems for real-time collaboration.

Started: 2024 April 15
Finished: 2024 Sept 10
Updated: 2024 Sept 16
Status: Design Review

Milestone 4: Core Infrastructure

Build scalable cloud infrastructure, environments and services

100/100
  • Modern cloud and network structure for real-time development
  • Server-Network structure for build system
  • Build AMS and UAC Systems (account managment)
  • Build server-side management tools for deployment and maintenance
  • Versioning and core real-time framework

Started: 2024 Sept 01
Finished: 2026 March 14
Updated: 2026 March 19
Status: Completed

In Phase 2, we build the engine's foundation, integrating advanced server and network architecture technology. This phase finalizes the key foundational systems like physics engines and middleware, delivers Apex Lite Alpha, towards the launch of our early pilot program.

Milestone 5: Apex Dev Ops

Develop core security features and working account systems for Apex

100/100
  • Apex Account Management System
  • Advanced Account Access
  • Account and permission controls
  • Team & group core functions
  • Team group ownership, add/remove members

Started: 2025 Feb 01 
Finished:  2025 August 28
Updated: 2025 Sept 01
Status: Design Review

Milestone 6: Community Hub

Develop a streamlined web interface for client and associate profiles, with integrated group functionality

100/100
  • Profile Integration – Sync with Apex Engine and Apex Cloud
  • Access Control – Role-based permissions and settings
  • Build the integration layer for AMS and subscriptions
  • Notifications – Track group activity and updates
  • Profile Customization – User personalization and basic module creation
  • User-Created Groups – Enable custom collaboration spaces
  • Feed generation logic- data architecture and engagement engine
  • Automated Groups – Based on Apex Cloud and Engine subscriptions

Started: 2025 Jan 15 
Finished:  2026 March 25
Updated: 2026 April 01
Status: Design Review

Milestone 7: DB Prototype (1)

Design and develop the core protoype for our DB engine: Rational+vector

55/100
  • Postgresql rational DB – Design and create the initial schemas.
  • Vector search with pgvector - Embeddings and HNSW for fast similarity.
  • Hybrid query layer - One API for SQL plus vector with smart caching.
  • Versioning and CI migrations - Safe rollbacks, consistent envs, clear history.
  • Create the Query Engine (Parser → Planner → Executor)
  • Locking or MVCC (multi-version concurrency control)
  • Load and performance testing- Phase 1 testing: Benchmarks, latency goals.
  • Query interface (CLI, SQL endpoint, REST/gRPC)

 

Started: 2025 August 05 
Finished:  WIP
Updated: 2026 March 24
Status: Paused

Milestone 8: Apex Core MVP

Develop core features and working toolsets for Apex version

35/100
  • Apex3D and Animation Editor
  • Advanced Render engine and basic functionality
  • UI/UX Development and tool integration
  • Asset formats system for Lite version
  • Advanced physics engine core libraries
  • Apex Engine Client and Team Access Testing

Started: 2025 Jan 30
Finished:  WIP
Updated: 2025 November 01
Status: Paused- Review

Milestone 9: Initial Apex Marketplace

Initial Launch, testing and refinement

15/100
  • Develop secure payment processing and transaction system.
  • Develop Market Foundation with the Account Management System (AMS)
  • Integrate Market Foundation with the Account Management System (AMS)
  • Develop seller and buyer dashboards with analytics
  • Implement asset upload, review, and approval process.
  • Create user-friendly search, filtering, and categorization.
  • Set up licensing and usage rights management.

Started: 2025 November 03
Finished: WIP
Updated: 2026 March 19
Status: Paused

Phase 3 is focused on HeroEngine Legacy (HEL) as it enters a structured update and relaunch phase, focusing on code review, required system modernisation, and platform stabilisation. This phase brings HEL back to active production readiness through targeted updates across database, account management, graphics, art pipeline, and build systems, culminating in pre-release validation before returning to live service.

Milestone 10: Code Review and Audit

Conduct a full review of the HeroEngine Legacy codebase to establish a clear baseline for all subsequent update work

100/100
  • Inventory and document all active and deprecated codebases
  • Identify and log critical issues, technical debt, and incompatibilities
  • Establish coding standards and documentation requirements for updates
  • Map dependencies across SQL, AMS, graphics, and build systems
  • Prioritise remediation tasks and assign to downstream milestones

Started: 2025 Dec 05 
Finished:  2026 March 30
Updated: 2026 March 31
Status: Completed

Milestone 11: SQL Updates

Modernise and stabilise the HEL database layer to meet current production and security standards

20/100
  • Audit existing schema structure and identify outdated or non-compliant configurations
  • Upgrade database engine version and apply outstanding patches
  • Resolve storage threshold and monitoring gaps identified in infrastructure review
  • Enable encryption at rest and in transit across all production instances
  • Validate credential management and document access controls
  • Regression test all database-dependent systems post-update

Started: 2026 April 01 
Finished:  WIP
Updated: 2026 April 01
Status: In Development

Milestone 12: AMS Updates

Review and update the HEL Account Management System to align with current platform architecture and security requirements

15/100
  • Audit existing AMS structure and document current state
  • Identify integration gaps between HEL AMS and Apex Engine account systems
  • Update authentication and session management systems
  • Refine role-based access controls and permission structures
  • Validate AMS compatibility with updated SQL layer
  • Test account workflows end-to-end across all user types

 

Started: 2026 Jan 03
Finished:  WIP
Updated: 2026 March 24
Status: Paused - Review

Milestone 13: Art Pipeline Updates

Review and update the HEL art pipeline to ensure compatibility with current asset formats, tooling, and rendering requirements

15/100
  • Audit existing import and export pipelines for all supported asset formats
  • Identify deprecated tools, broken pipeline stages, and format incompatibilities
  • Update asset format handling to support current production standards
  • Validate animation pipeline integrity and resolve known issues
  • Test full pipeline end-to-end with representative asset sets
  • Document updated pipeline specifications for development and client reference

Started: 2025 Feb 02
Finished:  WIP
Updated: 2026 March 15
Status: Paused- Review

Milestone 14: Direct3D / DX11 / DX12 Finalisation

Complete and validate the Direct3D graphics layer across DX11 and DX12 targets to production standard

1/100
  • Audit current D3D implementation state and document outstanding work
  • Resolve known rendering issues and incomplete feature implementations
  • Finalise DX11 support for legacy hardware compatibility
  • Complete DX12 integration for modern hardware targets
  • Performance profile and optimise rendering pipeline under representative load
  • Conduct cross-hardware validation testing across target configurations

Started: 2025 November 03
Finished: WIP
Updated: 2026 March 19
Status: Paused

Milestone 15: Build System Updates

Update and stabilise the HEL build system to support reliable, repeatable builds across the updated codebase

1/100
  • Audit current build pipeline and document all known issues and gaps
  • Modernise build toolchain and resolve version incompatibilities
  • Implement automated build validation and error reporting
  • Test full build pipeline against updated codebase post-milestone 1 through 5

Started: 2025 November 03
Finished: WIP
Updated: 2026 March 19
Status: R&D Design Phase

Milestone 16: Pre-Release Finalisation

Validate all updated systems as a unified platform and complete all required steps before returning HEL to live service

1/100
  • Conduct full integration testing across all updated systems
  • Complete security audit and resolve all outstanding findings
  • Prepare and validate the migration path for existing active production deployments
  • Finalise client-facing documentation, release notes, and support materials
  • Conduct controlled internal soft launch and resolve any final issues before live release

Started: TBD
Finished:
Updated: 2026 March 19
Status: Paused

PHASE 4

Phase 4 expands Apex MVP and initiates development for Apex Engine Cloud, focusing on seamless integration and expanding the infrastructure and features. Client feedback guides the MVP release, ensuring a state of the art user-driven product.

Milestone 17: Apex Engine Cloud MVP

Develop core Apex Engine client and tools to onboard pilot clients

1/100
  • Cloud infrastructure setup for seamless integration
  • Multi-user real-time collaboration tools
  • Cloud-based rendering optimization
  • Data syncing and version control system
  • Scalable deployment for global teams
Milestone 18: Feedback & Iteration

Gather and implement user feedback for refinement and advanced tools

1/100
  • Gather feedback from beta testers across different industries
  • Identify key issues, missing features, and usability concerns
  • Implement high-priority changes based on real-world use cases
  • Perform additional stress testing with larger datasets and users
  • Refine UI/UX and tool integrations based on feedback
Milestone 19: Apex Engine Alpha

Integrate advanced features, onboard early access clients and conduct testing

1/100
  • Integration of advanced rendering features
  • Comprehensive UI/UX updates based on feedback
  • AI-driven development assistance integration
  • Full-featured physics and simulation systems
  • End-to-end testing across cloud and Lite versions
Milestone 20: Marketplace Integration

Test, refine, and launch with community features and developer onboarding.

1/100
  • Add community features like ratings, reviews, and support
  • Implement automated moderation and fraud detection
  • Launch marketing & developer outreach for adoption
  • Test marketplace functionality, including asset transactions
  • Refine developer onboarding and streamline user experience
  • Conduct initial launch testing and apply improvements.

PHASE 5

Phase 5 enhances tools and expands AI Assist and generative capabilities, refining features based on pilot feedback. This phase prepares Apex Engine Cloud for the beta and its full release, optimizing client tools for a robust and user-friendly experience.

Milestone 21: Expand Market

Expand and build community resources and launch promotional campaigns

1/100
  • Develop community resources like forums, documentation, and tutorials
  • Engage beta users and early adopters in creating content and sharing feedback
  • Launch promotional campaigns, developer events, and demos
  • Collaborate with industry leaders to showcase key features
  • Build an early support and user network around the product
Milestone 22: Apex Engine Beta

Finalize features, optimize performance, and expand Generative AI tools

1/100
  • Open beta with select industry partners
  • Final bug fixes and performance optimizations
  • Expansion of AI tools for procedural generation
  • Advanced animation and VFX system enhancements
  • Full multi-platform testing (PC, VR, etc.)
Milestone 23: Apex Engine Full Release

Complete features, ensure scalability, and launch to all markets

1/100
  • Finalize all documentation and support materials
  • Launch marketing and developer outreach campaigns
  • Ensure scalability for large-scale deployments
  • Complete feature set for cloud, Lite, and full engine versions
  • Ongoing support and post-launch updates roadmap

Our Dedication: Innovation with Purpose

We are fully dedicated to ensuring that Apex Engine pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. Our team is committed to delivering a platform that not only meets the highest standards of performance and usability but also opens new doors for creators across industries. Whether it’s gaming, architecture, simulations, or IoT-driven environments, our focus is on delivering real-world solutions that enhance creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

Join us on this exciting journey and stay tuned as we continue to shape the future of Apex Engine—where your ideas come to life, powered by a platform built for tomorrow.