🎮 0.7.4 Update — Combat Feel, Fully Upgraded

Since the Demo launch, one thing you kept telling us:"The combat feel could be better."We heard you. 0.7.4 has one focus: making every swipe and every match feel fantastic.

🖐️ More Responsive Controls

• Precise 8-direction swipe detection — your intent, captured instantly

• No more dropped inputs during rapid play — speed demons, bring it on

• Dual input modes: swipe or tap, switch anytime

👆 Instant Visual Feedback

• Gems highlight the moment you touch them — zero lag

• Clear visual distinction between valid and invalid swaps

• Gems gently shake when you try an illegal move

🔥 Satisfying Cascades

• Visual effects escalate from L1 to L6 as your combo grows

• Combo panel redesigned — double-layer glow, smooth vignette, no more cheap-looking corners

• Animations auto-accelerate at high combos to keep the pace tight

🔊 Solid Audio

• No more crackling or dropouts during intense chains

• Background music dynamically shifts with battle intensity

🔧 Also Fixed

• 🐛 Fixed an issue where settlement screens would persist after loading a save into battle

• 🐛 Fixed battle state corruption when returning to the main menu and reloading a save

• 🐛 Fixed the Magic Event notification banner not appearing during combat

• 🐛 Fixed animation glitches when "Reduce Motion" accessibility was enabled

• 🐛 Fixed slow-motion effects occasionally getting stuck during battle

• 🐛 Fixed audio dropouts when switching audio devices

💬 Let Us Know What You Think

• 🐛 Found a bug? → Steam Community Hub

• 💡 Have ideas? → Join us on Discord

• ⭐ Like where this is going? → Wishlist the full game

"Every match is a strategic choice. Every update brings the feel one step closer."

See you at the Academy. — The Dev Team