This is a small but significant update! We've finished integrating Steam authentication into the game, so new players no longer have to manually create a Spies & Soldiers account, now they can simply choose a display name and start playing. Steam also automatically logs into the game on launch, so there's no more hassle with extra passwords. This update has been part of our current focus on reducing friction and streamlining the experience for new players.
We're still working on improving the AI, but the majority of those changes will be in our next update.
=== BUILD NOTES: VERSION 0.20.20 ===
- Now uses Steam authentication to handle account creation and automatically log in at launch.
- Added address verification step to email notifications.
- The 'Main Menu' button now appears after the victory popup, fixing an issue where you could skip selecting your new title.
- Removed the 'Guidance' button from the first tutorial, to avoid overwhelming new players.
Known Issues:
- Display name sometimes vanishes when first creating an account. Reloading the game fixes it.
- There are scaling and resolution issues on 4k or high DPI monitors in Windows.