**Release Date:** January 5, 2026
**TL;DR**
- Introduced cloud save functionality for cross-platform progress synchronization.
- Added comprehensive testing for Steam features and various bug fixes.
## What's New
### Cloud Save System
- Implemented full cloud save support using Epic Online Services (EOS) for seamless progress synchronization across platforms.
- Added metadata tracking for autosaves and manual slots, enabling better save management.
- Integrated cloud saves into the game scene with automatic syncing of save slots and deletes.
- Added platform-agnostic EOS package for consistent network functionality.
### CADET Integration
- Integrated CADET (Cross-platform Automated Deployment and Execution Tool) into the Dolven source code.
- CADET is a cross-platform build and deployment tool for game developers that provides a unified, intuitive interface automating the entire build, packaging, and publishing pipeline across multiple platforms.
- This integration removes manual steps that make releases slow and error-prone, streamlining the development workflow.
### Steam Features
- Added comprehensive Steam tests to ensure reliable functionality.
- Implemented Steam avatar icons for leaderboard displays.
- Enhanced Steam leaderboard integration with player position tracking.
- Added Steam license checker for proper entitlement verification.
## Quality of Life Improvements
- Refactored player name handling and network platform services.
- Improved build scripts with environment variable management.
- Added metadata updates when loading games for better save state tracking.
## Bug Fixes
- Fixed owner component issues in save systems.
- Addressed various edge cases in save slot synchronization.
- Fixed issues with quick play functionality and UI toggles.
## Testing & Stability
- Added extensive test coverage for cloud save operations.
- Implemented regression tests for save metadata and slot management.
- Enhanced testing framework for Steam-related features.
- Improved stability with better error handling in network operations.