A Quick Note on Arc Launches
Following the launch of Update 91, future Arc launches and their accompanying maintenance will take place on Thursdays, with Feature Highlight blogs published the Monday before each launch.
Bundle Claim Improvements
Starting with Update 91.9 and continuing over the next several updates, we’re rolling out a series of improvements designed to make claiming bundles faster, smoother, and less disruptive to gameplay.
These updates focus on reducing waiting times, minimizing interruptions, and giving players more flexibility when collecting rewards across the game.
Update 91.9: Faster Claims for Free Bundles
The first phase introduces support for claiming multiple free virtual bundles in succession without being interrupted by loading spinners.
This improvement is especially noticeable in areas where players frequently claim multiple rewards, helping reduce friction and speed up routine interactions.
At launch, this functionality will be available for free virtual bundles only. Support for mutil-claim bundles and bundles with costs, including currency conversions and Web Store bundles, is planned for a future release as part of the ongoing Bundle Claim improvements.
What’s changing?
- Claim multiple free virtual bundles more smoothly.
- Reduced interruptions from loading spinners.
- Faster reward collection experience in high-volume claim areas.(When the Skip Frequent Animations option is selected in the Profile Settings)
Update 92.1: Backend Optimizations and Expanded Support
The second phase focuses on backend improvements that reduce the amount of processing required during bundle claims.
By batching synchronization requests together, the system can handle claims more efficiently while expanding support to virtual bundles that have associated costs.
What’s changing?
- Reduced backend processing through batched synchronization.
- Support for streamlined claims on virtual bundles with costs.
- Improved performance when claiming larger numbers of bundles.
Internal testing has already demonstrated significant gains, with bulk claim operations processing roughly twice as fast in many scenarios.
Coming Next: The Complete Bundle Claim Experience
The final phase delivers the full vision for the updated claim experience.
Players will be able to mix different claim options more freely while continuing to interact with the game as claims are processed in the background. Additional interface improvements will further reduce interruptions throughout the claim flow.
What’s changing?
- Mixed claim options across supported bundles.
- Less waiting and fewer interruptions while claims are processed.
- Removal of black loading screens between chest summaries.
- Overall faster and smoother reward collection experience.
Better Insights
Alongside these player-facing updates, new metrics are being introduced to help us better understand how players interact with bundle claiming systems.
These insights will allow the team to:
- Identify performance bottlenecks more quickly.
- Understand player behavior around reward collection.
- Prioritize future improvements using real-world data.
Looking Ahead
These updates represent a multi-update effort to improve the bundle claim experience. Beginning with faster free-bundle claims in Update 91.9, expanding through backend optimizations in Update 92.1, and culminating in a fully streamlined claim flow in Update 93.1, players can expect a significantly faster and more responsive reward collection experience.
We’ll continue monitoring performance and player feedback as these improvements roll out and look forward to delivering even more quality-of-life enhancements in future updates.
Bug Fixes
Wave Defense
- Resolved an issue in Duo Wave Defense where reward displays appeared in the incorrect order in-game. For example, the rewards shown for Round 8 could incorrectly display the rewards intended for Round 1, causing confusion about the actual rewards earned for each wave.
Daily Goals
- Fixed an issue where the “GO” button for FKR Warrior and FKR Champion Daily Goals would incorrectly redirect players to their home system instead of navigating them to the appropriate location to complete the objective.
Buildings
- Fixed an issue that could cause endless scrolling on the Outpost Control Center details screen.
Thank you for continuing to share your feedback and report issues. Your input helps us focus on the areas that have the greatest impact on the player experience. More fixes and quality-of-life improvements are on the way.
LLAP
The STFC Team
