This patch brings a refreshed UI, a redesigned film reel, and new tutorials to help players get started faster. Plus, a few genre-themed music tracks to round things out.



Card Overhaul: Clearer distinction between card types (Tropes, Crew, Leads, Characters) and genres. Bigger visuals for easier stat reading, plus updated rarity visuals and genre icons.

Unit Updates: Enhanced unit frames and a sleeker narrative meter for leads.

• Completely redesigned film reel with new UI, functionality, and animations; now styled like a movie editor’s timeline.
  
• Actions are clearly color-coded for player vs opponent, with improved clarity on action order and cancellations.
  
• New Preview Feature: Hover over a reel frame to preview the action or card before it's played.

Refreshed visuals for lead buttons, director avatar, and emote icon.

• 3 short crash course tutorials introducing core mechanics step by step.
  
• Tutorial 1 covers lead characters and win conditions.
  
• Tutorials 2 and 3 introduce the attack-dodge-perform mechanics and new film reel system.
  
• Each tutorial is themed around a movie genre.
  
• Includes movie-poster-style buttons and a poster display before each match.

New music tracks added for Mystery, Comedy, and Drama genres.

✅ We’ve also fixed a pesky issue with guide achievements; they should now track and unlock properly. Thanks Frostt for the report.

🤝 And big news: we’ve officially teamed up with indie.io as our publishing partner! With their support, we’re excited to bring ScreenPlay CCG to a much wider audience.

Lights, camera, update! We can’t wait to hear what you think.[/p]

Hello, Film Directors!

We've rolled out a small update for you. Now, completing the tutorial will smoothly transition you into deckbuilding and crafting. After that, it's your choice to dive into the Cinematic Debut or jump straight into matchmaking; whatever suits your directorial debut!

You'll also notice some subtle UI enhancements aimed at improving your experience.

That's all for now. We're heading back to continue working on the upcoming major patch!

Hey Film Directors!

Here is another little patch while we're busy with a big update. This time it has something to offer to ScreenPlay pro-players with the ability to choose which flank to cast your card. Get ready for the Build 28.19!

- New more intuitive trigger system;
- (Experimental) Choosing flank on cast;
- (Experimental) Better cards in hand placement;
- Option to exclude bots in ladder.

Hey, filmmakers!

We've just rolled out a sleek little update that introduces Steam achievements and an option in settings for larger card visuals; perfect for those who appreciate a closer look. Ready to earn some brag-worthy badges from the ScreenPlay universe?

Stay tuned, because there's another patch on the horizon, closely followed by a major update that we're currently brewing up. Trust us, it's going to be epic!

Hard at work (no, seriously, we are),

The Comico Team

Hey everyone,

We’ve released a small patch before the new year with a few updates and fixes:

Improved Bots: Bots now come with a variety of decks, adding more diversity and challenge when playing against them.
Starter Set Availability: The Starter Set is now a one-time purchase with no time limit.
Connection Error Logs: Added logging for connection errors to help prevent endless loading issues in the future.
Hotfixes: Addressed few issues reported by players.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a very Happy New Year! 🎉

— The Comico Team

Hey folks,

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re thrilled to bring you an exciting update for ScreenPlay CCG!

Our bots have leveled up! Matches with AI opponents are now smarter and more engaging, making every game more fun and challenging.

We heard your feedback loud and clear. This patch includes significant optimization improvements, ensuring smoother gameplay across the board. If you still encounter issues, please let us know on Discord – your input helps us improve!

• Added new art assets.
  
• Improved match loading animations.
  
• Adjusted narrative sound effects for better balance.
  
• Starter Set and Starter Bundle are available in the Store as one-time high-value purchases

We’re already working on the next small patch, followed by a larger update featuring in-game tournaments and a draft mode to add more variety to the competition. Stay tuned for updates!

From all of us at Comico Games, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays! 🎄

Hey Directors!

We know some of you encountered performance issues and a few bugs in the last patch. Thanks for your feedback—it helped us shape this new patch, which includes:

• Gameplay Performance Improvements
  We heard reports about slow and laggy performance, so we worked on a big improvement. Let us know if it feels smoother or if you still notice any issues.
  
  
• Matchmaking Notification
  You can now have matchmaking active while multitasking. A sound notification will alert you when a match is ready.
  
  
• "Skip Debut" Button in Settings
  For those who’d like to jump right into competitive mode, you can now skip the Cinematic Debut campaign in Settings. Perfect for you seasoned filmmakers ready to dive into the action!
  
  
• Bug Fixes
  
• BloodBeard quest sticking on the screen (thanks, MageArmour!)
  
• Lone Ranger crash (thanks to Azurah Star for reporting)

We have another patch coming soon, and as always, your feedback is invaluable! Please share your experience with us on Discord.

Thanks for helping us make ScreenPlay CCG better!

We’re thrilled to announce the Pre-Winter Premiere—a new patch packed with updates and improvements. It took us a bit longer to get this version out, but we believe it’ll be worth the wait!

As a new game, we want to ensure that all players can easily dive in and enjoy. We’ve reworked the tutorial based on tons of feedback to make it more accessible. You’ll find better pacing, voiced lines, and a softer, more digestible presentation of mechanics. These enhancements aim to make learning the game clearer and more enjoyable—perfect for newcomers and those still deciding.

Instead of jumping straight from the tutorial to practice or multiplayer, you can now test your skills in our new PvE story campaign. Play against improved bots and enjoy a narrative-driven experience with generous rewards. The campaign provides enough resources to craft at least two additional leads beyond the starter deck, which offers even more ways to experiment with team combinations. We’ve also added guides for deckbuilding, crafting, and missions to support your journey as a budding movie director in ScreenPlay.

You spoke, and we listened! We’ve redesigned the daily missions UI based on player feedback, making it easier to track and claim rewards. We hope this change makes your daily quests more enjoyable and fulfilling.

Our previous rank badges were placeholders, but this update brings a visual upgrade. We want you to feel proud of your rank and enjoy showcasing your directorial prowess. While they may see further refinement, we hope you enjoy the new look.

We’re introducing a match reconnection feature, allowing you to resume matches in case of crashes, disconnections, or desyncs. This ensures a smoother and more reliable gameplay experience, so you can stay focused on directing your masterpiece.

The bots have been improved to provide a fun experience, especially for new players. They now offer a good challenge up to the first 2-3 ranks, helping players sharpen their skills.

Players can now send default emote messages during matches. This is an early version of the feature, with more exciting emotes and customization options coming in future patches.

New vfx for Noir Thinking

This patch also includes upgrades to card art, VFX, and sound FX, with more enhancements planned for future updates. We’ve also addressed numerous bugs, with special thanks to our community for their helpful reports.

In the coming patches, you can expect further bot improvements, new cards, a draft mode, in-game tournaments and one more special mode. Plus, we’re working on additional VFX, animations, and new card art to keep enhancing your experience.

We hope you enjoy this update! Spread the word, and let us know what you’d like to see in future patches. Thank you for being a part of ScreenPlay—we’re excited to have you with us on this journey!

We have significantly reworked the tutorial, making it much shorter in duration without sacrificing clarity on the rules. This streamlined version, with clearer objectives and a balanced presentation of information, helps new players quickly grasp the game.

The improved tutorial is the first step to our full-fledged PvE content.

We've enhanced the reel with a highlight for the player currently in the spotlight. This improvement makes the priority of actions in the game clearer.

We added arc max-out animations for BBQ Bill, Spector, Pikaboo and Mayor Goldmane.

• Fixed description of cardbacks in player inventory (thanks, MageArmour);
  
• Fixed spelling on topbar buttons in Japanese translation (thanks, CloneDog);
  
• Fixed behavior of Brainwashing Machine and Sudden Reveal (thanks, CMAvelis),