Alpha 0.5.3 is Live – Leaderboards, Rewards & ELO Foundations
We’re excited to announce the launch of Alpha version 0.5.3! This update brings a variety of player-focused improvements and foundational features as we continue shaping the experience. Here’s a look at what’s new since our last devblog:
🏆 Leaderboards: Top & Surrounding Scores
You can now compare your skills with others thanks to our new leaderboard system! We display both the global top scores and a “surrounding” view showing players near your rank, so you can track your rise to the top in real time.
🎵 UI & Music Overhaul
We’ve refreshed the game’s visuals and soundtrack for a more polished and immersive experience. Expect smoother transitions, a cleaner layout, and an all-new music track to accompany your battles. (Yes, this update came from pure creative flow – no AI help this time 😉).
💰 Introducing Gold & Diamonds
Players are now rewarded with 10 Gold after every completed game – completely free. These currencies will become increasingly important as we add more features in upcoming builds.
🧍 Change Your Name Anytime
Don’t want to be “Player_12345” anymore? Good news! You can now change your player name directly in-game. Make it personal, funny, or epic – the choice is yours.
📈 ELO Calculation Revamp
All players now begin with a starting ELO of 777, as we introduce our first tweaks to the rating system. While this release includes the core changes, we’ll be publishing a full breakdown of the new ELO formula in a dedicated blog post soon – stay tuned!
📱 Android APK Coming Soon
We’re preparing an early Android APK so you can test the game on your devices without needing to go through an app store. Keep an eye on our blog and community channels – we’ll announce the download link very soon.
This update lays crucial groundwork for our future plans – and your feedback is more important than ever. Let us know what you think, what you’d like to see next, and keep playing!
– The Playseven Team