Monthly Development Report: Duriono

Date: April 10, 2026

Reporting Period: March 1 – March 31, 2026

Prepared For: CEO / Executive Review

1. Executive Summary

March was a month of Intensive Polishing, Performance Optimization, and Player Engagement Features. The team successfully squashed numerous bugs related to core gameplay mechanics and stabilized the ranking system to ensure data integrity. A major focus was placed on performance, with several systems refactored to use object pooling. We also launched the in-game "Rate Us" prompt to gather valuable player feedback, a critical step for long-term growth.

Key Achievements:

Releases: Deployed 12 updates (Builds v0.6.29 – v0.6.41).
Performance: Optimized key systems like ChainLightning, Damage Popups, and various weapon/god abilities using object pooling.
Player Feedback: Implemented and polished a native "Rate Us" prompt for iOS and Android.
Balancing: Conducted significant balancing passes on Endless Mode, weapon stats, and godly boons to refine the gameplay experience.
Stability: Resolved critical bugs in the offline ranking system and addressed multiple null reference exceptions and gameplay inconsistencies.

2. Gameplay & Mechanics

Endless Mode Tuning: The difficulty curve of Endless Mode was a major focus. Enemy HP now grows every 30 minutes, and their damage and glow stats have been adjusted to create a more consistent challenge.
Weapon & God Balancing: Numerous weapons and godly boons were updated. This includes adding a passive hammer to W001, implementing staggered attacks for W002, and adjusting stats for God Frigg.
Performance Optimization: Key visual and gameplay systems like ChainLightning and damage text popups were refactored to use object pooling. This significantly reduces stutter and improves performance during intense combat scenarios.
Critical Bug Fixes: Addressed several high-priority bugs, including fixes for Super Lifesteal, incorrect damage calculations, and multiple edge cases that could cause a `StackOverflowException` during enemy spawning.

3. Player Engagement & UI

"Rate Us" Feature: A new, native "Rate Us" prompt was implemented for iOS and Android. This feature, which appears after floor 11, provides a direct channel for gathering player ratings and feedback to improve store visibility and user sentiment.
UI/UX Polish: The team polished several UI elements, including the permanent upgrade screen, shop loading animations, and the "Rate Game" animations. Localization was also updated across the game to ensure a consistent experience for our global player base.
Audio Enhancements: Added and refined numerous sound effects using FMOD, including sounds for the treasure box, ranking chamber music, and new enemy death SFX, enhancing player immersion.

4. Backend & Systems

Ranking System Integrity: Implemented robust version checks for the offline ranking system. The game now automatically deletes invalid or outdated local data, preventing data corruption and ensuring the leaderboard's accuracy.
Build & Platform: Updated the project to a newer version of Unity to resolve a critical resolution-change bug. Mobile builds now default to a 60 FPS target for a smoother experience.
Achievement System: The groundwork for a comprehensive, all-time achievement tracking system was implemented, which will be crucial for long-term player retention.