Asset Optics¶

The Game Production Pipeline for Unreal Engine

Asset Optics is a powerful production management tool designed specifically for Unreal Engine developers. It helps you plan, track, and ship your game by organizing your work into a clear hierarchy and providing smart prioritization to keep you focused on what matters most.

Asset Optics Overview

Key Features¶

Game Production Pipeline: Complete workflow management directly in Unreal Engine
Work Hierarchy: Organize work as Project → Milestones → Tasks → Assets
Planning Board: Kanban-style task management with drag-and-drop
Focus Mode: Smart prioritization tells you what to work on next
Milestone Tracking: Visual progress bars and dependency management
Asset Linking: Connect tasks directly to your Unreal Engine assets
Comments & Checklists: Collaborate with detailed feedback on assets and tasks
Web Dashboard: Manage your project from any browser
MCP Integration: Automate task creation with AI assistants (Claude, Cursor, VS Code)

Who Should Use Asset Optics?¶

Asset Optics is ideal for:

Indie Developers: Solo developers who need to stay organized and ship
Game Studios: Teams that need collaborative production tracking
Game Jams: Rapid development with milestone-based deadlines
Students & Educators: Learning structured game development workflows
Anyone shipping Unreal Engine projects

Work Hierarchy¶

Asset Optics organizes your production work into a clear hierarchy:

Project
└── Milestones (Alpha, Beta, Release, Sprint 1, etc.)
       └── Tasks (with status: Todo, In Progress, Blocked, Done)
              └── Assets (linked from Unreal Engine Content Browser)

Projects¶

A project represents your game or any scope you define:

A complete game
A proof-of-concept (POC)
A vertical slice
A feature prototype
A game jam entry

Milestones¶

Milestones are major phases or goals in your project:

Set due dates to keep yourself on track
Define dependencies between milestones
Track progress with visual progress bars
States: Planned, Active, Completed

Tasks¶

Tasks are the work items that make up your milestones:

Organize with Kanban columns: Todo, In Progress, Blocked, Done
Set priority levels: Low, Medium, High, Urgent
Add checklists for subtasks
Link to assets in your Unreal project
Add comments for collaboration

Assets¶

Assets are your Unreal Engine content:

Automatically synced from Content Browser
Link multiple assets to tasks
Add comments and checklists directly on assets
Track asset completion status

Tabs Overview¶

Tab	Purpose
Dashboard	Quick overview of project status, active work, and progress
Planning	Kanban board for task management and milestone selection
Assets	Browse, search, and manage your Unreal Engine assets
Focus	Smart prioritization - what to work on next

Web Dashboard¶

Access your project from any browser at asset-optics.brahmaforge.com:

Full project management capabilities
Works on any device
Syncs in real-time with the Unreal plugin
Account settings and MCP token management

System Requirements¶

Unreal Engine: 5.5, 5.6, or 5.7
Operating System: Windows 10/11, macOS 11+
Internet: Required for sync and authentication
Browser: For web dashboard (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

Getting Started¶

Ready to supercharge your game production?