Franchise Roadmap

Phase I — Foundation

  • Malacca: Shadow of the Straits (Video Game) — The franchise anchor.
  • Art Book: The World of Malacca — Published alongside the game.

Phase II — Expansion

  • Malacca: Deep Current / Arus Dalam (Video Game) — Naval gameplay and parallel narrative.
  • Graphic Novel Series — Self-contained visual narratives.

Phase III — Screen Adaptation

  • The Laksamana (Feature Film) — The Hang Tuah/Hang Jebat story.
  • The Straits (Limited Series) — Full ensemble prestige television.

Phase IV — Legacy

  • Johor-era sequel titles — Post-fall Malay sovereignty narratives.
  • Novel series, museum partnerships, cultural programming — Entertainment product to cultural institution.

History remembers traitors. The sea remembers the truth.