April 16 Optimizations and Fixes

✦AI summary2w

April 16 update focusing on network stability, controller customization, tutorial streamlining, and various bug fixes across campaigns and UI.

▲Buffs8

General
- Added a new server in the US West region to improve network stability and connection quality.→US West
- Streamlined the new player tutorial, adjusting unlock timing and notification rules for a smoother early game.→Streamlined
Controller
- Hero's Realm / Sword Trial:Added independent Interact/Pick Up/Talk button bindings for Hero's Realm and Sword Trial to prevent misclicks in combat.Global→Independent
- Chat:Added PS5 touchpad shortcuts, custom channel sorting, private message pinning, and a 'Clear All Red Dots' function.→Added
- Added a button to synchronize controller layouts across different characters instantly.→Added
- Fixed an issue where certain buttons could not be highlighted by the controller cursor.→Optimized
- Added three new controller layout presets for players.→3 New
Mystic Skill - Goosy SlideGoosy Slide:Fixed an issue where using Goosy Slide failed to defeat a boss during the Respite phase.Broken→Fixed

✚Bug fixes3

Campaign / Quests
- Snowball Showdown:Fixed an issue preventing the completion of the Snowball Showdown quest.Blocked→Fixed
- Death of the Governor:Fixed an issue on mobile where characters were unable to clear distracting thoughts.Broken→Fixed
- Death of the Governor / A Bitter Draught of Home:Fixed abnormal audio and subtitles during cutscenes in these specific story segments.Abnormal→Fixed

◆Other changes3

General
- Improved visual display of in-game fonts, currently testing exclusively on PS5.
- Mahjong / Madiao Cards:Improved instructional text for Mahjong and Madiao Cards to help players understand the games better.→Improved
- Clarified the description text for tuning rules.→Clarified

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General5 Controller5 Mystic Skill - Goosy Slide1 Campaign / Quests3

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