- Patch 0.3.0 - 20 August 2026
Elementyle patch 0.3.0 has been released and is available for play.This update focuses on key updates to the gameplay methods, computer move engine rework, UI cleanup and standardization, another balance pass at the Water set, and a number of other QoL changes.Async PvPAdded new Play Mode selection with two options – Realtime and Async.Async lets you play turns without staying connected for the whole match, with the turn timer disabled.Queuing for an async match survives player logout.You can be placed in an async match while logged out /offline.Async is currently available for Player vs Player only.You may have a maximum of 3 async matches at once.Players can nudge their opponent after 24 hours since the last turn end.Players who have nudged their opponent can forfeit the match on their behalf 24 hours after nudging them.Replays and Turn Action ReviewThe replay system has been re-enabl…
- Patch 0.2.2 - 22 March 2026
Tyles, Powder, and RunesAdded TylesTyles are a newly added item which can be used to augment both player versus player and player versus computer matches.To begin with, all players will use an Empty Tyle for their first match. Playing with more and more heavily influenced tyles will unlock higher levels of tyles which can hold even more modifiers.Tyles augment both you and your opponent.Added RunesRunes are a newly added currency rewarded from matches which can be used to craft and modify tyles.Runes have a variety of different functions and ways to interact with tyles. The current swathe of runes is fairly basic, but more and more runes and crafting materials will be released in future updates.Added Tyle PowderTyle powder is a newly added currency which can be rewarded from matches or acquired by destroying unwanted tyles.Tyle powder can be crafted into random tyles of set levels or a…
- Patch 0.2.1b - 5 March 2026
Server Restarts & MaintenanceGraceful restarts now save computer matches automatically when
- Patch 0.2.1a - 17 February 2026
Match HistoryMatches tab now live in ProfileFilter by Play Group (Mixed / PvP / PvE)Newest first, shows win/loss (color), tiles claimed, sets usedLoading & empty states handledReplaysServer stores compressed replays (v=2)Client UI support coming soonServer Maintenance & AdminNon-dev logins blocked during maintenanceMaintenance banner + countdown timer on Main MenuAction Review & UIScrollable move listTurn selector & tile highlighting3-column status displayHide piece count/limit in status panelOther FixesOpponent tile stats no longer show 0Escape closes Profile firstHarvest server now available under Game Versions & Beta (server subject to frequent restarts)Harvest server icon shownDisplay name RPC fail tolerance
- Patch 0.2.1 - 22 November 2025
This update has been a long time coming! There has been a LOT of restructuring in the background to support all the match and player statistics (and it's STILL not done, but slowly getting there).There are also some substantial changes to game-play that have been made to accommodate the quicker rate of game completion / higher tiles claimed per turn that Signature pieces offer by design.Play Groups (replaces Set Tier)Signature pieces are now included in every match for all playersAll pieces are available at all timesPlay Group setting now determines opponent type:vs Player (PvP) – human opponents onlyvs Computer (PvE) – AI opponents onlyMixed – can face either humans or AIStats and rankings are tracked separately for each Play GroupNEW Profile ScreenUpdated layout with two-column design and larger titlesAdded per-piece play count with totals per setAdded Play Group selector (Mixed / PvP…
- Patch 0.2.0a - 29 June 2025
Following up on the update pushed out roughly 2 weeks ago, this patch looks to smooth out some rough spots and overall bring some sets closer to expectation. These updates should make Wind and Earth Signature pieces significantly more valuable and thus worth guarding.Before diving into the notes for this patch, I'd like to outline a few of the changes coming in the next patch and then more detail into what is coming for the larger August update.First, the next immediate patch:Changes to the client connection structure which will allow the server to be placed into maintenance mode, a more segmented login process, and a number of other changes to accommodate smoother updates in the future.Changes to match disconnect logic, giving PvP matches a grace period before auto-forfeiting, automatically storing PvE match data for optional recover or forfeiture, among other Quality of Life enhanceme…
- Now Released - Patch 0.2.0 - 17 June 2025
Patch 0.2.0 is now live and available for testing. The core highlight of this set is the release of twenty (20) new pieces, five per element set, now available for play. In addition to new normal and ultimate pieces, players will now have the ability to test the new Signature pieces in the Full game mode.Before getting into the long list of changes for this update, a few notes regarding current versus future plans for some systems and changes to the development cycle and process.Development Cycle / Update CadenceThe exhaustive and overwhelming heft of the Set Completion Update has been significant and it has delayed updates for an entirely unreasonable amount of time. This kind of delay is not something that was intended but it became a constant "kick the can" situation while pursuing feature releases.To correct this and ensure that some update gets out on a timely basis, updates are sc…
- Small QoL Update - 5 January 2025
As the New Year is starting, a few quality of life changes are getting pushed into the production environment as work on the Set Completion Update continues. Changes Updated the mana crystal assets with a much better version (thanks to bwakattac_). Fixed a bug with the Linux build where the piece data was not being exported with the build. Reduced computer opponent move list evaluation cap from 10,000 to 5,000. This change is to speed up the play time of the computer opponent for the time being. During the Set Completion Update a much more thorough rework will hopefully bring average turn time for the opponent to ~5 seconds. This year will also begin a major face-lift for Elementyle as gameplay updates are wrapped up in a large update, followed by Player Progression and Community features. Along the way, various parts of the UI and graphics will be enhanced or replaced. There are big ch…
- Updates for Dec 13 - 14 December 2024
A few small changes being made as the Set Completion Update is being finalized. Enabled VSync by Default. An option will be added to the settings menu in the future. Fixed an issue where the match forfeit screen would not disappear during the next match after forfeiting.
- Small Patch - 3 September 2024
Fixes Move size increase piece status now calculating correctly. Fixed an issue where a flag was not being reset at the end of the match preventing pieces from being played in the next match.
- Earth Set Released - 2 September 2024
Introduction After an accelerated development timeframe, the Earth set has now been released for testing. Below is an expansion on this final element set, as well as some of the upcoming pieces that will augment this set's playstyle. Additionally, a little info about the final large update that is currently being slated via a look at the current development pipeline. Earth Set The final element to be released (purely by chance), Earth offers a unique and dynamic playstyle that depends on positioning and controlling and area. Much like the Wind set, piece placement and move ordering are key to success. Set Effect Activation: Formation Formation effects activate when three or more pieces are diagonal from each other. Formation effects trigger in the order they appear in the chain from the start, where the start of the chain is the piece which moved / was placed to form / extend the chain.…
- Sunsetting of Email Login - 10 August 2024
With the Steam release now in full swing and over 4,500 lifetime licenses issued, the email login option is being, at the very least temporarily disabled. The hope is that the automatic Steam login will just bring you into the game when launched. If not, please click the Steam button to initiate the login. If you're having issues with the login please feel free to get in touch in whatever way is most convenient. Thank you all for the support and I look forward to continuing to improve Elementyle over the coming months as we near the end of Alpha testing.
