Demo update 1.0.4f
Skie Interactive
This is the final demo update before full release tomorrow!
This patch continues the work on speeding up gameplay. Matches that once stretched far longer now average around 45 minutes to complete. That was the original design goal, and as a result, the game length feels much better.
AI has also received a major upgrade with a new adaptive difficulty system.
Major Changes
Faster Gameplay
Starting units reduced from 10 → 5 Cost per unit reduced from 30 → 20 After a successful attack, the game now immediately transitions to victory resolution instead of waiting for End Turn Standard turn actions reordered for smoother flow
These changes are aimed at accelerating the pace of player turns.
Card System Rework
The card-playing and discarding systems have been completely redesigned and combined into a single action.
Interface Improvements
Fully redesigned the card interface Cards can now be played directly by clicking them in your hand (no separate "Play Cards" action required for Keyboard/Mouse Players) Discarding and playing cards are now unified into one action for both Keyboard/Mouse and Controller players.
Card Changes
"Add Unit" cards now require selecting a tile once, and all units from the card are placed there automatically. "Add Unit" card counts rebalanced Factory card icons updated to visually reflect Factory Tier (smokestack count now matches the factory Tier)
Adaptive AI Difficulty
AI opponents now dynamically adjust their difficulty based on player experience. The AI evaluates:
Total games played Win/loss ratio in games that included AI players
This allows newer players to ease in while providing a greater challenge for experienced players.
New Game Setup Options
Game Hosts can now reorder turn order during game setup
UI Improvements
Numerous changes to improve speed and usability Unit count icon updated on tile (soldier replaces plane) Tutorial toggle key changed from Space → Tab
Miscellaneous
Added "Skie" splash screen on game start
This update represents the final major demo iteration before launch. Thank you to everyone who has played the demo! Full release begins tomorrow.
This announcement was originally published by Skie Interactive on Steam on Feb 27, 2026.
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