Researching the ability to develop for multiple consoles simultaneously.
How to Get Unlimited Research Points in Game Dev Tycoon: Mastering the Meta
Unlocking the AAA game size, which is the only way to consistently hit 10/10 reviews in the endgame. Summary: Balancing the Grind
Never skip the "Game Report." Not only does it give you insight into what worked, but it provides a steady stream of RP.
Your Research Points are directly tied to your employees' stats.
Once you reach the R&D Lab (unlocked in the final office), your capacity to generate RP skyward. Assigning high-Design and high-Technology staff to "Generate Research" tasks is the most consistent way to farm points during downtime between major releases.
Whether you use a to get instant access or optimize your R&D Lab to create a self-sustaining RP factory, mastering Research Points is what separates a garage hobbyist from a industry tycoon.