We've been hard at work refining the Astral Dominion experience based on your feedback and gameplay, and we're excited to announce that a new update is live right now! This patch focuses on adding requested features, improving performance, and making your strategic battles even better.

Here’s what’s new:

• Private Match Support Added! This has been a popular request! You can now set up private lobbies to challenge your friends directly. Time to find out who among you is the true master of Astral Dominion! Let us know how you find this new mode.
• Turn Passed Indicator: No more second-guessing! We've added a clear visual indicator so you know when your opponent has officially passed their turn. This should help the flow of matches and make waiting less ambiguous.
• Improved AI Opponent: Get ready for a tougher challenge! We've spent time tuning the AI logic. It should now play more strategically, make better use of card abilities, and provide a more engaging opponent for solo play and practice. We'd love to hear your feedback on the new AI difficulty!
• Faster First-Time Loading: We've optimized initial asset loading, so new players (and those reinstalling) should get into the game significantly faster than before. Less waiting, more battling!
• Improved Replay Functionality: Analyzing your past glories (and defeats) is now smoother. We've tweaked the replay system for better reliability and ease of use, helping you learn from previous matches and refine your strategies.

We believe these changes will significantly enhance your experience playing Astral Dominion. As always, update your game through the itch.io app or download the latest version from the game page to get these improvements.

Please let us know what you think of the new update in the comments below or on our community channels. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to develop and improve the game.

Thanks for your continued support!

- The Maple Leaf Makers Team