Technical Specifications

🖥️ System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

OS: [e.g., Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 10.15, Ubuntu 18.04]
Processor: [e.g., Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600]
Memory: [e.g., 8 GB RAM]
Graphics: [e.g., NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB]
DirectX: [e.g., Version 11]
Storage: [e.g., 15 GB available space]
Network: [e.g., Broadband internet connection]

Recommended Requirements

OS: [e.g., Windows 11 64-bit, macOS 12.0, Ubuntu 20.04]
Processor: [e.g., Intel i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X]
Memory: [e.g., 16 GB RAM]
Graphics: [e.g., NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6700 XT]
DirectX: [e.g., Version 12]
Storage: [e.g., 25 GB available space (SSD recommended)]
Network: [e.g., Broadband internet connection]

Ultra Requirements

OS: [e.g., Windows 11 64-bit, macOS 13.0]
Processor: [e.g., Intel i9-12900K / AMD Ryzen 9 5900X]
Memory: [e.g., 32 GB RAM]
Graphics: [e.g., NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7800 XT]
DirectX: [e.g., Version 12 Ultimate]
Storage: [e.g., 50 GB available space (NVMe SSD)]
Network: [e.g., High-speed broadband connection]

🎮 Platform Specifications

PC (Windows)

DirectX: [Version 11/12 support]
Vulkan: [Vulkan API support if applicable]
Resolution: [e.g., 1920x1080 minimum, 4K supported]
Frame Rate: [e.g., 60 FPS target, 144 FPS supported]
Input: [Keyboard, Mouse, Gamepad support]

PC (macOS)

Metal: [Metal API support]
OpenGL: [OpenGL support if applicable]
Resolution: [e.g., 1920x1080 minimum, 4K supported]
Frame Rate: [e.g., 60 FPS target]
Input: [Keyboard, Mouse, Gamepad support]

PC (Linux)

Vulkan: [Vulkan API support]
OpenGL: [OpenGL support]
Resolution: [e.g., 1920x1080 minimum, 4K supported]
Frame Rate: [e.g., 60 FPS target]
Input: [Keyboard, Mouse, Gamepad support]

Console Specifications

PlayStation 5: [PS5 specific requirements and features]
Xbox Series X/S: [Xbox specific requirements and features]
Nintendo Switch: [Switch specific requirements and limitations]

Mobile Specifications (if applicable)

iOS: [iPhone/iPad requirements]
Android: [Android device compatibility]
Performance: [Battery life and thermal considerations]

🎯 Performance Targets

Frame Rate Targets

Minimum: [e.g., 30 FPS on minimum spec hardware]
Target: [e.g., 60 FPS on recommended hardware]
Maximum: [e.g., 144 FPS on high-end hardware]
VR: [e.g., 90 FPS for VR compatibility]

Resolution Targets

Minimum: [e.g., 1280x720]
Target: [e.g., 1920x1080]
High-End: [e.g., 2560x1440, 3840x2160]
VR: [e.g., Per-eye resolution requirements]

Memory Usage

RAM: [e.g., 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended]
VRAM: [e.g., 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended]
Storage: [e.g., 15GB installation, 25GB with DLC]

🎮 Engine & Technology

Game Engine

Engine: [e.g., Unreal Engine 5, Unity 2022.3, Custom Engine]
Version: [Specific engine version]
Features: [Key engine features being used]

Programming Languages

Primary: [e.g., C++, C#]
Scripting: [e.g., Blueprint, Lua, JavaScript]
Shaders: [e.g., HLSL, GLSL, Shader Graph]

Graphics APIs

Primary: [e.g., DirectX 12, Vulkan, Metal]
Fallback: [e.g., DirectX 11, OpenGL]
Mobile: [e.g., OpenGL ES, Metal]

🎨 Rendering Pipeline

Rendering Features

Lighting: [e.g., Real-time global illumination, Ray tracing]
Shadows: [e.g., Cascaded shadow maps, Ray-traced shadows]
Post-Processing: [e.g., HDR, Bloom, SSAO, TAA]
Materials: [e.g., PBR materials, Subsurface scattering]

Graphics Settings

Low: [Settings for minimum spec hardware]
Medium: [Settings for recommended hardware]
High: [Settings for high-end hardware]
Ultra: [Settings for maximum quality]

Scalability

LOD System: [Level of detail for models and textures]
Culling: [Frustum culling, occlusion culling]
Batching: [Draw call batching and instancing]
Streaming: [Texture and model streaming]

🎮 Input Systems

Input Methods

Keyboard: [Full keyboard support]
Mouse: [Mouse movement and buttons]
Gamepad: [Xbox, PlayStation, Generic controller support]
Touch: [Touch input for mobile platforms]

Input Features

Remapping: [Customizable key/button mapping]
Sensitivity: [Adjustable mouse/controller sensitivity]
Dead Zones: [Controller dead zone settings]
Accessibility: [Accessibility input options]

🌐 Network & Multiplayer

Network Architecture

Client-Server: [Dedicated server architecture]
Peer-to-Peer: [P2P networking if applicable]
Hybrid: [Combined approach]

Network Requirements

Bandwidth: [e.g., 1 Mbps minimum, 5 Mbps recommended]
Latency: [e.g., <100ms for competitive play]
Packet Loss: [e.g., <1% packet loss tolerance]
Connection: [e.g., Stable broadband required]

Multiplayer Features

Player Count: [e.g., 2-8 players per match]
Matchmaking: [Skill-based matchmaking system]
Anti-Cheat: [Anti-cheat system implementation]
Dedicated Servers: [Server infrastructure requirements]

💾 Data & Storage

Save System

Save Files: [e.g., Local saves, Cloud saves]
Save Size: [e.g., <10MB per save file]
Save Slots: [e.g., 10 save slots available]
Auto-Save: [Automatic save system]

Data Requirements

Installation Size: [e.g., 15GB base game]
DLC Size: [e.g., 5GB per DLC pack]
Updates: [e.g., 1GB average update size]
Cache: [e.g., 2GB temporary cache]

🔧 Development Tools

Development Environment

IDE: [e.g., Visual Studio, Rider, Xcode]
Version Control: [e.g., Git, Perforce]
Build System: [e.g., CMake, MSBuild, Xcode]
Debugging: [e.g., Visual Studio Debugger, GDB]

Testing Tools

Unit Testing: [e.g., Google Test, NUnit]
Integration Testing: [e.g., Custom test framework]
Performance Testing: [e.g., Profiling tools]
Automated Testing: [e.g., CI/CD pipeline]

🎮 Platform-Specific Features

PC Features

Mod Support: [Modding capabilities and tools]
Steam Integration: [Steam features and achievements]
Discord Integration: [Discord Rich Presence]
High Refresh Rate: [144Hz, 240Hz monitor support]

Console Features

PlayStation: [PS5 features like haptic feedback, adaptive triggers]
Xbox: [Xbox features like Quick Resume, Smart Delivery]
Nintendo Switch: [Switch-specific features and limitations]

Mobile Features

Touch Controls: [Touch-optimized controls]
Gyroscope: [Motion controls if applicable]
Battery Optimization: [Power-efficient rendering]
Offline Play: [Offline gameplay capabilities]

🎯 Quality Assurance

Performance Testing

Frame Rate: [Consistent frame rate across platforms]
Memory Usage: [Memory leak detection and optimization]
Load Times: [Fast loading times]
Stability: [Crash-free gameplay]

Compatibility Testing

Hardware: [Testing across different hardware configurations]
Drivers: [Compatibility with different driver versions]
OS Versions: [Support for different OS versions]
Platforms: [Cross-platform compatibility]

Accessibility Testing

Visual: [Colorblind support, high contrast]
Audio: [Visual audio cues, subtitles]
Motor: [Customizable controls, one-handed play]
Cognitive: [Clear UI, adjustable difficulty]

🔧 Build & Deployment

Build Configuration

Debug: [Development builds with debugging symbols]
Release: [Optimized release builds]
Profile: [Profiling builds for performance analysis]
Shipping: [Final shipping builds]

Deployment Pipeline

Automated Builds: [CI/CD pipeline for automated builds]
Testing: [Automated testing in deployment pipeline]
Packaging: [Platform-specific packaging]
Distribution: [Steam, Epic, Console stores]

Version Control

Versioning: [Semantic versioning system]
Branching: [Git branching strategy]
Releases: [Release management process]
Hotfixes: [Emergency patch process]

🎮 Security & Privacy

Data Security

Encryption: [Data encryption for sensitive information]
Authentication: [User authentication system]
Authorization: [Access control and permissions]
Secure Communication: [HTTPS, secure protocols]

Privacy Compliance

GDPR: [General Data Protection Regulation compliance]
CCPA: [California Consumer Privacy Act compliance]
Data Collection: [What data is collected and why]
User Consent: [User consent for data collection]

🎯 Monitoring & Analytics

Performance Monitoring

Frame Rate: [Real-time frame rate monitoring]
Memory Usage: [Memory usage tracking]
Crash Reporting: [Automatic crash reporting]
Performance Metrics: [Key performance indicators]

User Analytics

Gameplay Metrics: [Player behavior tracking]
Performance Data: [Hardware performance data]
Error Reporting: [Error and exception tracking]
User Feedback: [Player feedback collection]

This technical specification document should be referenced by all development team members and updated as technical requirements evolve.