v0.9.8🎯 Core Update: Soul Effect System

This update introduces the brand-new Cyber Soul Effect System, making card effect feedback more intuitive and satisfying than ever!

✨ New Features

Cyber Soul Following Effects

• When a card triggers an effect, a Cyber Soul will fly out from the card's position

• The soul will first float upward, then track and fly toward the corresponding stat display area

• Different effects feature unique colors:

  • 🔵 Blue Soul → Chips (Add Chips)

  • 🔴 Red Soul → Mult (Add Mult)

  • 🟡 Golden Soul → X Mult (Multiply Mult)

  • 💛 Golden Soul → Coins (Earn Coins)

• Souls feature electronic trail effects during flight for a more cyberpunk feel

  

Visual Improvements

• The float-out-then-suck-in flight path is more intuitive than simple number jumps

• Tail-accelerated suction effect provides a stronger sense of impact

• Color-coded souls and stat areas make effects instantly recognizable

🎮 Feature Explanation

Players can now clearly see:

• What effect each card triggers (Add Chips? Add Mult? X Mult?)

• Which stat area the effect flies toward

• The visual feedback linking effects to stat changes

Compared to Balatro's pure number animations, CyberJoker's Cyber Soul System makes every action feel more immersive and responsive.

🔧 Optimizations & Fixes

• Optimized soul effect performance

• Fixed delay issues with certain card effect feedback

• Adjusted flight path smoothness

📝 Dev Notes

"We want every card play to feel like a 'ritual.' The Cyber Soul is not just a visual garnish — it's the feedback bridge between the player and the game. Now, every card you play will send a digital soul flying to where it belongs."

Next Steps

• More cyberpunk-style card effects

• Legendary card-exclusive soul effects

• Endless Mode stat feedback optimization

Thank you for your support! If you encounter any issues, feel free to report them in the Community Hub or on our Discord.

CyberJoker Dev Team