格陣工坊 — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| João Marcello Collaboration: New Artwork Now Available in the Shop | 2026-11-01 | Hello everyone! I'm Gon, the developer and designer behind the game. I'm delighted to share our collaboration with artist João Marcello, whose artwork brings two new avatars and a card skin to the game. All three are now available in the in-game shop! New in the Shop A'Kolos Male Resident — Avatar · 2,500 Gold A'Kolos Female Resident — Avatar · 2,500 Gold Desert Traveller Y'leh — Card Skin · 300 Star Stones Gold can be earned for free through gameplay rewards, so you can pick up both avatars simply by playing. As an independent developer, I work with a limited budget and a small production capacity. Even so, supporting talented artists and br |
| Balance Patch 2026-10-26 01:16 (UTC+8) | 2026-10-25 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-10-26 01:16 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Eden Initiative─────────────────────────────────────── ● Tractor Beam ↑ Energy increased: 0 → 1 ● Whole Wheat Donut ↑ Price increased: 2 → 3───────────────────────────────────────■ Feral Frontier─────────────────────────────────────── ● Fishing Rod ↓ Price decreased: 2 → 1 ● Stonebearer Ascetic ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 3 → 2 ● Living Armor ↓ Price decreased: 4 → 3 ● Stinkbeast ↑ Energy increased: 4 → 5 ● Dragonhawk ★ NEW Energy: 6 Sturdiness: 7 Attack: 2 Effec |
| Transition to a One-Time Purchase Expected Within a Week | 2026-10-23 | Hello everyone, I'm Gon.We have officially submitted our pricing change plan to Steam. We expect to transition Grid Tactics: Duel from free-to-play to a one-time purchase model within the coming week.Our servers have also begun distributing the previously promised 100 Standard Packs to all players in batches.Until the pricing model officially changes, newly registered players can still get the game for free and receive these 100 Standard Packs.For me as a solo indie developer, this is an important milestone.Since testing began, I have learned a great deal about running a commercial card game with ongoing updates and overcome many technical ch |
| Balance Patch 2026-10-18 07:23 (UTC+8) | 2026-10-17 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-10-18 07:23 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Energy Recycler ↑ Frontline increased: 0 → 1 ● Silver Pistol ↓ Energy decreased: 3 → 2 ↓ Cooldown decreased: 2 → 1 ↓ Attack decreased: 1 → 0 ⚠ Effect rules changed 📝 Description updated: Play On - Produce a silver weapon. Activate - Consume 1 of this unit's Price, then deal 1 Damage. ● White King ↑ Price increased: 3 → 4───────────────────────────────────────■ Iron Hegemony───────────────────────────────────── |
| In-Match Crash Bug Fixed | 2026-10-13 | 2026/10/13 11:45 (UTC+8)We have fixed the issue that caused unexpected game crashes during matches. Both the servers and the game client are now operating normally. Please update your game client to the latest version.Thank you for your patience, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. |
| Major Balance Update & Wanderer Mode Update | 2026-10-09 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-10-10 03:48 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Developer AnnouncementHello everyone, Gon here.There is still a lot of development work to complete before the game officially switches to a buy-to-play model. We are continuing to improve the game content and interface, step by step.We have received a lot of feedback from players. Thank you all for your understanding and support.▶ Game Systems ● New Wanderer Deck Mode: Build a random deck and compete on the ranked ladder to earn victory rewards.═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────── |
| Balance Patch 2026-10-04 03:31 (UTC+8) | 2026-10-03 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-10-04 03:31 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Colony Base ↓ Price decreased: 4 → 2 ● Starship Stallion ⚠ Effect rules changed───────────────────────────────────────■ Eden Initiative─────────────────────────────────────── ● Break Room ⚠ Effect rules changed ● Grandstand 📝 Description updated: Play On - Move random units on the board to fill this Row. ● Smile Counselor ↓ Price decreased: 1 → 0 ● Weird Dose ⚠ Effect rules changed───────────────────────────── |
| Pricing Model Preview: The Game Will Move to a One-Time Purchase | 2026-09-24 | Hello everyone, I'm Gon.Today, I'd like to give you an early heads-up about an important change: we plan to move the game to a one-time purchase model, with an expected price of around NT$100.First, I want to reassure everyone already playing: existing players will not need to pay to purchase the game, and will also receive 100 Standard Packs as a thank-you for their early support.Why are we changing the pricing model?As we continue developing deeper PVE content, we also want to adjust how the game is monetized and how players obtain cards, so everyone can enjoy the game more comfortably.Alongside the move to a one-time purchase, we plan to m |
| UI and Visual Effects Update | 2026-09-20 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-09-21 00:50 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Developer AnnouncementHello everyone, I'm Gon, the developer.Grid Tactics: Duel now has over 350 collectible cards. To improve the player experience, we've made major updates to the battle UI and visual effects.We hope these changes make the game more enjoyable for everyone.▶ UI Updates 1. Cards in your hand now scale more intelligently, and you can play cards by dragging them directly from your hand onto the field. 2. Added visual effects for cooldown advancement. 3. Added visual effects when Frontline is granted |
| Balance Patch 2026-09-14 12:45 (UTC+8) | 2026-09-14 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-09-14 12:45 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Casting Mold ↑ Sturdiness increased: 2 → 3 ● White Feather Clan ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 3 → 2───────────────────────────────────────■ Eden Initiative─────────────────────────────────────── ● Citizen ↓ Price decreased: 3 → 2───────────────────────────────────────■ Iron Hegemony─────────────────────────────────────── ● Garage ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 4 → 2 ● Tavern ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 4 → 3──────────────────── |
| Balance Patch 2026-09-08 12:27 (UTC+8) | 2026-09-08 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-09-08 12:27 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Interface Updates 1. Improved mouse cursor visuals. 2. Improved the main screen layout. 3. Fixed display bugs affecting some visual effects.▶ Tutorial 1. Added a tutorial hint message system.═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● White Queen 📝 Description updated: Activate - Deal 4 Damage to a random enemy unit.───────────────────────────────────────■ Iron Hegemony─────────────────────────────────────── ● Ma |
| September Streamer Showdowns | Limited-Time Pack Rewards (UTC+8) | 2026-09-01 | Grid Tactics: Duel will host a series of streamer showdown events throughout September!During the event, we will also provide limited-time reward codes and continue updating this Steam announcement.🎁 Limited-Time Pack RewardsEach reward code can be redeemed for:Standard Packs ×20Four reward codes are planned for this event, and each can be redeemed separately.Redeem them all to receive up to:Standard Packs ×80📅 Reward Code Release DatesWe plan to update this announcement and reveal a new reward code on each of the following dates:September 4 2026APPLE (Valid until September 5, 8:00 UTC+8)September 9 2026BANANA (Valid until September 10, 8:0 |
| Balance Changes 2026-08-30 07:23 (UTC+8) | 2026-08-29 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-08-30 07:23 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Forging Table ↓ Price decreased: 5 → 4 ● Iron Spike Shield ↑ Price increased: 0 → 2 ● Silver Pistol ↑ Price increased: 1 → 2 ● Underwater Ruins ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 10 → 8 ● Transport ↑ Price increased: 0 → 1 ● Trader Post ↑ Sturdiness increased: 3 → 7 ● Makeshift Shack ↓ Price decreased: 1 → 0───────────────────────────────────────■ Eden Initiative─────────────────────────────────────── ● Clinical Boxer ↑ P |
| Balance Changes 2026-08-24 03:43 (UTC+8) | 2026-08-23 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-08-24 03:43 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Game Rules Update ● Adjusted the Frontline blocking logic. Multi-target attacks (such as Big Club Bot) will no longer have all their attacks absorbed by a single Frontline unit. Frontline targets are now prioritized, and extra attacks will still hit non-Frontline units.═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Iron Hegemony─────────────────────────────────────── ● Rogue Robot ↑ Cooldown increased: 0 → 1 ⚠ Effect rules changed 📝 Description updated: Activate - |
| Balance Changes 2026-08-17 04:36 (UTC+8) | 2026-08-16 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-08-17 04:36 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Silver Pistol ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 4 → 3 ● Aid Kit ↑ Price increased: 1 → 2 ● Rebuilder ↑ Energy increased: 1 → 2 ● Drifter ↑ Price increased: 0 → 3 ↑ Attack increased: 2 → 3───────────────────────────────────────■ Eden Initiative─────────────────────────────────────── ● Little Gary ↑ Price increased: 1 → 2 ● Spacetime Link ★ NEW Energy: 3 Price: 4 Effect: Play On - Start an Energy Cost Duel with Left Right. |
| Balance Changes 2026-08-10 06:19 (UTC+8) | 2026-08-09 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-08-10 06:19 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ UI/UX Updates ● Improved the highlight border for playable cards. ● Added a visual effect for unit Defect.▶ Store Updates ● New avatars added to the store.═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Glowflower ↑ Energy increased: 1 → 2 ● Research Table 📝 Description updated: Prepare(1)Activate - Draw 2 cards. ● Reporter ↑ Energy increased: 4 → 5───────────────────────────────────────■ Eden Initiative───────────── |
| Balance Changes 2026-08-06 17:38 (UTC+8) | 2026-08-06 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-08-06 17:38 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Bug Fixes ● Fixed UI freeze issue during crafting selection. ● Countdown timer font is now larger and more visible when selecting cards. ● Fixed vanilla cards (with no effects) not triggering "When opponent plays" effects.═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Flood ⚠ Effect rules changed 📝 Description updated: Play On - Deal 4 Melee Damage to all non-Bird units on the board. ● Gremlin ↑ Energy increased: 4 |
| Balance Changes 2026-08-01 05:11 (UTC+8) | 2026-07-31 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-08-01 05:11 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Colony Power Station ↑ Energy increased: 3 → 4 ● Vanguard Kalaka ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 5 → 4 📝 Description updated: Activate - Move Up, deal 2 Melee Damage to Adjacent. ● White Rook ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 6 → 5 ● Common Drone ↑ Energy increased: 3 → 4 ● Hazard Pay 📝 Description updated: Play On - Destroy 1 random allied unit, then gain 6 coins, draw 1 card. ● Rowdy Fan ★ NEW Energy: 1 Sturdiness: 2 Effect: |
| Shop Rate Adjustment Compensation: Log In to Claim 20 Standard Packs | 2026-07-24 | Shop Rate Adjustment Compensation: Log In to Claim 20 Standard PacksHello everyone, I'm Gon, Game Design Director of Grid Tactics: Duel.In July, we adjusted the coin-to-pack exchange rate in the shop, and promised to provide corresponding player compensation for this adjustment.Starting today, all existing players — as well as new players who log in to the game before 23:59 on August 31, 2026 (UTC+8) — will receive:🎁 20 Standard PacksEligible players will receive this server-wide reward simply by logging into the game.Whether you're a veteran who has supported Grid Tactics: Duel from the beginning, or a new player who joined recently, you're |
| Balance Changes 2026-07-21 12:21 (UTC+8) | 2026-07-21 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-07-21 12:21 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Planetary Natives ↓ Price decreased: 3 → 2 ● White Rook ↑ Sturdiness increased: 5 → 6 ● Hermit Crab ↓ Price decreased: 3 → 1 ● Mercenary ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 6 → 5 ↓ Attack decreased: 5 → 4 ● Small Boat ⚠ Effect rules changed ● Super Host Committee ★ NEW Energy: 3 Price: 2 Sturdiness: 4 Attack: 1 Effect: Play On - Add Quiz Contest, Collectible Contest, Gladiator Contest to your deck, then draw 1 card. ● Rele |
| Card Pack Price Adjustment & Balance Update | 2026-07-14 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-07-15 01:29 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Developer AnnouncementHello everyone, I'm Gon, the Game Design Director of Grid Workshop.We are continuing to improve the game's visual and interaction systems. Notably, we have adjusted the exchange rate for future card packs when purchased with free currency.We are also gradually replacing the temporary EA-phase art assets in the game and deploying more robust servers, which will increase operational costs to some degree.Players who purchase card packs with Star Stones will not be affected by this change.We also |
| Game Balance & UI Update | 2026-07-06 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-07-06 06:19 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Developer AnnouncementHello everyone, I'm Gon, the game's Design Director.Recently we've made many optimizations to the game's UI/UX, including the card editor, card preview, battle effects, and more...We hope you all enjoy them.▶ UI/UX Update 1. The card preview interface is now more detailed and displays related cards. 2. Deck codes now display the deck details. 3. Optimized battle effects. 4. Fixed numerous translation errors.═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes────────────────────────────── |
| Balance Changes 2026-06-29 02:48 (UTC+8) | 2026-06-28 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-06-29 02:48 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Fungus Gnat ↓ Attack decreased: 2 → 1 ● Starship Stallion ⚠ Effect rules changed 📝 Description updated: On Draw - Fly into. Play On - Draw a card, add 1 Starship Stallion to your deck. On Attack - Deal (1) Melee Damage to you. ● White Pawn 📝 Description updated: Quest(3) Activate - Move Down(1), Progress(1). Quest Complete - Morph into White Queen. ● White Rook ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 6 → 5 ● Drifter ↓ Attack |
| Thanks to Our Community Translators — Brazilian Portuguese Is Now Live! | 2026-06-22 | Thanks to Our Community Translators — Brazilian Portuguese Is Now Live!Hello everyone, I'm Gon, the developer and designer of Grid Tactics: Duel.We're thrilled to announce that Grid Tactics: Duel now supports Brazilian Portuguese.Special thanks to Moitão, our Brazilian Portuguese community translation contributor, for helping bring a high-quality localization to the game.Over 95% of the game's text entries are now translated into Brazilian Portuguese, including card descriptions, the rulebook, and story campaigns.If you're a native speaker of another language and would like to help localize Grid Tactics: Duel, you're welcome to join our Disco |
| Game Mechanics & Balance Patch 2026-06-21 05:20 (UTC+8) | 2026-06-20 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-06-21 05:21 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Developer AnnouncementHello everyone, I'm Gon, Game Design Director for Grid Tactics: Duel. We've made some fine-tuning to the game rules to close the gap between the first and second player as much as possible. This update also rewrites part of the underlying code to improve combat stability.▶ Rule AdjustmentThe first player now starts with four cards, one more than the second player.▶ Bug Fixes1. Fixed a bug where the AI player would always choose not to play a card when it had 0 gold.2. Fixed an issue where the |
| New In-Game Guide / Wiki Feature | 2026-06-19 | New In-Game Guide / Wiki FeatureHello everyone, this is Gon.Recently we've received quite a bit of feedback from players saying they weren't very clear on the rules, match flow, and some of the card mechanics in Grid Tactics: Duel, which made it harder to get started when they first began playing.Since Grid Tactics: Duel isn't a traditional CCG, but rather a competitive game that combines deckbuilding with board positioning, figuring out how to help new players understand the rules and tactical logic has always been a very important — and quite challenging — task throughout development.So, in addition to the existing in-game tutorial, this up |
| Game Balance Patch & Hotfix 2026-06-18 00:07 (UTC+8) | 2026-06-17 | Hello everyone, this is Gon.Since the EA period ended, more and more new players have been joining.We've also received a lot of helpful feedback along the way.I've been keeping a particularly close eye on certain system bugs, the new-player onboarding, and the free card pack rewards.As the number of matches has grown, we've gained a better understanding of the metagame balance, so this hotfix targets several cards that are clearly too strong in the current environment.Delivering a fair and smooth competitive experience has always been the ultimate philosophy behind this game's development, and I will make it a reality.════════════════════════ |
| Invite Friends to Earn Card Packs — Event Now Live! Launch Bonus! | 2026-06-17 | Hello everyone, I'm Gon.To celebrate the upcoming end of the Early Access phase of Grid Tactics: Duel, I've prepared a launch card pack reward event for all players.Invite Code Card Pack EventDuring the event, players can earn Standard Pack rewards by sharing their invite code.How to Claim Card PacksAfter entering the game, you can view your own invite code on the main screen.Share your invite code with friends.Once your friend opens the game, they tap "Enter Invite Code" on the main screen and enter the code as prompted.After a successful invite, both sides receive 5 Standard Packs. If a player is not online at the time, the packs will be de |
| Ocean 18 Expansion Now Available! | 2026-06-16 | Hello everyone, I'm Gon, Game Design Director of Grid Tactics: Duel.After several months of planning, development, and tuning, we are thrilled to officially launch our brand-new expansion today — Ocean 18.This expansion brings 62 brand-new cards, each with a unique effect, all centered around the deep sea, deck manipulation, and a fresh tactical rhythm.New Mechanics◆ Shared DeckHave you ever wondered what a match would be like if you shared the same deck with your opponent?In Ocean 18, the Shared Deck has both players battling over a single deck. You can manipulate the deck, change the draw rhythm, and even disrupt your opponent's upcoming pl |
| Balance Changes 2026-06-13 08:43 (UTC+8) | 2026-06-13 | ═══════════════════════════════════════ Update Notes Update Time: 2026-06-13 08:45 (UTC+8)═══════════════════════════════════════▶ Balance Changes───────────────────────────────────────■ Neutral─────────────────────────────────────── ● Armor Maker BanBan ↑ Price increased: 1 → 2 ● Blue Bird ↑ Energy increased: 3 → 4 ↑ Price increased: 2 → 3 ↓ Sturdiness decreased: 4 → 3 ● Cardinal ↑ Energy increased: 3 → 4 ● Colony Base ↑ Attack increased: 1 → 2 ● EMP Gauntlet ↓ Price decreased: 4 → 3 ● Earthbird Azi ↓ Price decreased: 6 → 5 ● Iron Spike Shield 📝 Description updated: Survived - Deal 2 Melee Damage to the attacker. Death - Deal 2 Melee Damage |