Game Development Task Prioritization Template

More product-development templates

In the fast-paced world of video game development, it's crucial to focus on the most important tasks first. This template helps senior project managers use the Quadrants method to prioritize urgent and critical tasks, ensuring that key aspects of game development receive the attention they deserve.

By following this organized approach, you can improve game quality, streamline development processes, and meet delivery deadlines effectively.

Get this template on priority matrix

Game Development Task Prioritization for Priority Matrix

Game Development Task Prioritization in Priority Matrix

Prioritize game development tasks to enhance game quality and meet delivery deadlines using the Quadrants method.

You can start using Game Development Task Prioritization or other Product-Development Project Templates with Priority Matrix in just a few steps:

  1. Click to sign in or create an account in the system
  2. Start adding your items to the matrix
  3. If you prefer to use the Mac and Windows app download Priority Matrix and take your data with you
If you have any questions and you can't find the answer in our knowledge base, don't hesitate to contact us for help.


Proposed Tasks

Critical & Immediate

  • Task 1: Finalize Game Design (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Finalize character designs ☐ Finalize level designs ☐ Finalize game mechanics
  • Task 2: Develop Game Prototype (due in 2 weeks)
    ☐ Develop basic game mechanics ☐ Develop character movements ☐ Develop level layouts
  • Task 7: Test Complete Game (due in 2.5 months)
    ☐ Internal complete game testing ☐ Identify and fix game bugs and glitches ☐ External beta testing
  • Task 9: Prepare for Game Launch (due in 3.5 months)
    ☐ Finalize game packaging ☐ Prepare for digital distribution ☐ Prepare for physical distribution
  • Task 10: Launch Game (due in 4 months)
    ☐ Launch game in digital platforms ☐ Launch game in physical stores ☐ Monitor sales and customer feedback

Critical & Not Immediate

  • Task 3: Test Game Prototype (due in 3 weeks)
    ☐ Internal testing ☐ Identify bugs and glitches ☐ Fix identified issues
  • Task 4: Develop Main Game Levels (due in 1 month)
    ☐ Design and develop main game levels ☐ Test each level ☐ Fix any level design issues
  • Task 5: Develop Game Characters (due in 1.5 months)
    ☐ Design and develop all game characters ☐ Test character movements and interactions ☐ Fix any character design issues

Not Critical & Immediate

  • Task 6: Develop Game Soundtrack (due in 2 months)
    ☐ Compose main game theme ☐ Compose level themes ☐ Compose character themes
  • Task 8: Launch Marketing Campaign (due in 3 months)
    ☐ Develop marketing plan ☐ Create promotional materials ☐ Launch marketing campaign