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• Release dateAug 14, 2026
• DeveloperInstitute of Card Game Studies
• PublisherInstitute of Card Game Studies

Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Institute of Card Game StudiesPublisher: Institute of Card Game Studies

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Boss Key Steam news

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• September 12, 2026 Patch - 12 September 2026

  Fixed an issue where the AI cloud service might fail to connect. Optimized the AI configuration interface.

• September 12, 2026 Update - 12 September 2026

  I. Adding Custom AI ToolsCustom AI tools are now supported.You can configure them via the top menu bar → Help → AI.Checked – EnabledUnchecked – DisabledCurrently, several example tools are provided, and you can also extend them in specific ways (see Chapter 4 for details).II. Custom System PromptYou can now customize the system prompt.In the AI panel, click the More (three dots in the top-right corner) button → System Prompt to edit it.The prompt added here will be automatically sent to the AI on every call.You can add restrictions and requirements for the AI here.III. Exporting the Work Audit LogIn the tool interface, click the More (three dots in the top-right corner) button → Export Audit Log to export the AI's work audit log.You can find it in the save directory.By reading this log, you can learn how the AI tools have been used.IV. How to Extend Tools1 What Is a Tool1.1 PurposeA Too…

• September 10, 2026 Update - 10 September 2026

  Fixed compatibility issues with existing mods.

• Update – September 9, 2026 - 9 September 2026

  I. New AI Assistant FeatureA new AI Assistant has been added. You can access it via the top menu bar: Help → AI.The AI can:Answer your questionsHelp you operate the editorHow the AI WorksThe AI consists of two components:AI Smart Router – The central dispatch hub. It receives your messages, intelligently selects which AI service to use for replies, and operates the tools you provide to complete tasks.Local Inference Engine – Runs AI models directly on your own computer. No internet connection required, protecting your privacy.Both components are optional, resulting in four possible combinations:Smart RouterLocal EngineBehaviorOnOffAI calls cloud or local large models for replies and tool operations.OffOnAI replies only via the local engine, without using any tools.OnOnAI replies and operates tools via the local engine.OffOffAI service is disabled.Configuration PanelClick Help → AI in th…

• Update – September 5, 2026 - 5 September 2026

  1. Custom Snap PointsYou can now create custom snap points to which objects will automatically align. To set one up:In the Data Panel, select the snap table and click Create Table;Add at least one snap point type;Drag the snap point onto the table – a small green dot will appear at your cursor position.Any snappable object entering the minimum snap radius will then automatically snap to that point. This is especially useful for arranging pieces like chessmen in neat formations.Snap points support the same full set of interactions as cards and pieces, including dragging, flipping, rotating, copying, pasting, and deletion.2. Custom Table BackgroundsRight-click on the table and select Edit Card Front to customize your tablecloth just like you would a card face. Dynamic visual effects are also supported, giving your table a more vibrant look.3. Scene Saving & LoadingYou can now save and loa…

• Update – September 2, 2026 - 2 September 2026

  1. New Leaderboard FeatureA new leaderboard feature has been added to encourage users to create and share custom content.You can access this panel via the top menu bar: Window → Ranking.The scoring rule is:Influence Score = Subscriptions × 30 + Followers × 10 + Favorites × 5 + Views × 1(based on items uploaded to the Workshop by the user)2. New Recording FeatureA new recording feature allows you to capture real-time software footage and supports saving highlight replays.You can find it via the top menu bar: Tools → Replay.How to use:Click the Record button to start recording.While recording, click the Stop button to end recording without saving.While recording, click the Save button to end and save the recording.Custom save paths are supported.You can enable the Replay feature, which automatically saves the last N seconds of footage.When replay is enabled, the replay duration can be cus…

• Update on August 30, 2026 - 30 August 2026

  I. Added more right-click menu optionsRight-click on a card → Select In Hierarchy – automatically finds and selects it in the Hierarchy panel.Right-click on a card → View In Inspector – allows you to view and modify it in the Inspector panel.The Transform Component and Rigidbody Component in the Inspector panel let you directly modify the card's position, orientation, rigidbody parameters, and more.II. Added custom code templatesThe code editor now supports custom template functionality:Click the More (three dots) button in the upper right corner → Script Templates – this opens the code template file. Edit and save it.Newly created code files will then apply this custom template.III. More keyboard shortcuts for card operationsThe following shortcuts have been added for operating card objects on the desktop:Ctrl+A – Select AllCtrl+C – CopyCtrl+V – PasteDelete – DeleteWhen multiple cards…

• Update on August 29, 2026 - 28 August 2026

  I. New Custom Card Shader FeatureUsers can now add dynamic visual effects to cards using the custom card shader feature.How to UseOpen the Data panel (Window → Data), select the Card Table, and drag the desired card to the desktop.Right-click the card and select Edit Card Front.Adjust the dynamic effects in the Shader panel.Save.TexturesMain Texture refers to the card's front artwork. You can import your own custom illustration.Mask is an image used to separate the different layers of the main texture.The mask is painted across four layers, corresponding to the RGBA channels:R – Foreground layerG – Background layerB – Distortion layerA – Midground layerYou can use third-party tools that support per-channel painting (e.g., Photoshop) to process the main texture and create the mask.Workflow in Photoshop (overview):Import the main texture into Photoshop.Select the corresponding channel (e.…

• August 23, 2026 Update - 23 August 2026

  English localization has been improved. The new version now has approximately 90% English coverage, covering nearly all in-game scenarios. The remaining untranslated content is mainly limited to Debug information in the editor.Additionally, we have added a quick language-switching dropdown at the bottom of the navigation interface, allowing you to switch to your preferred language at any time.We have also posted some new Chinese tutorials in our official QQ Guild. You can find them quickly via the link below.You can also find the guild link on the Steam store page, or via the in-app menu at the top: Help → Customer Service → QQ Guild.We plan to fully integrate these tutorials into the software's help documentation in future updates.

• August 19, 2026 Update - 19 August 2026

  To help first-time users quickly get familiar with the software layout and usage, we have introduced a navigation feature. The navigation interface will automatically appear when your project loading path is empty, providing quick-access buttons to help you jump directly to the desired functions.For more information about each module, please refer to the documentation under Main Menu → Help → Documentation.As the software is currently undergoing rapid iteration, the documentation may occasionally fall out of sync with the actual content. If you have any questions or encounter any issues not covered, please do not hesitate to contact us.

• August 17, 2026 Update - 17 August 2026

  New Achievement System: We have added an achievement system to the game. A special hidden achievement has been created exclusively for our launch players. We also plan to introduce more new achievements in future updates.New Card Placement System: You can now drag cards or decks directly from the data manager and place them freely onto the tabletop in the main menu interface. Use left-click to drag and move individual cards, or drag a selection box to select multiple cards for batch operations.Shortcut Keys:G – Stack into a pileSpace – Arrange into a square formationT – Tap / Untap (rotate to horizontal / restore to vertical)F – Flip face up / face downNew Mouse Mode Switcher (Top-Right Corner of Main Menu):Camera Move – Left-click and drag to pan the cameraCamera Rotate – Left-click and drag to rotate the cameraSelection – Left-click to select a card, or drag to box-select multiple car…

• August 16, 2026 Update - 16 August 2026

  Streamlined the game login process and added more detailed error messages. The software now supports offline use, with the online status displayed in the lower-left corner of the main interface. When offline, the status indicator appears in orange and can be clicked to attempt switching to online mode; when online, the indicator turns bright blue. If the switch to online status fails, detailed information will be output at the bottom of the interface and in the console. If you encounter login issues, you can try to resolve them based on the console messages; if the problem persists, feel free to contact us for assistance.

• Major Update – August 9, 2026 - 9 August 2026

  Underlying Architecture Completely OverhauledNumerous Known Bugs Fixed

• Update – June 22, 2026 - 22 June 2026

  Updates:Added scripted battle functionality.Fixed various known issues.

• Update on June 21, 2026 - 21 June 2026

  New:Added custom mouse hover tooltip feature.Updates:Optimized data browsing experience.Fixed several known bugs.

• Update – June 20, 2026 - 20 June 2026

  New Features:Added debug functionality to the battle interface.Improvements:Enhanced the right-click menu functionality.Improved the layout functionality.Reorganized the categories in the top menu bar.Fixes:Resolved various known issues.

• Major Update to the Card Game Editor - 4 June 2026

  The editor interface has been completely revamped, with several new functional modules added.Cheers~

• Cumulative Update – New Year 2026 Edition - 16 February 2026

  New modules in this update:File Manager: Create and manage player-customized projects and related filesRule Designer: Design and customize gameplay rulesCard Editor: Edit and create game cardsData Manager: Manage in-game dataMy Collection: View card collections and build decksAdventure Mode: Single-player adventure modeBattle Lobby: Multiplayer online battlesWorkshop: Upload and download player-created contentHelp Documentation: User guide for the editorConsole: Assist players in debugging custom content

• Game Update - 8 February 2026

  Added:File ManagerRule EditorFixed:Various known issues

• Game Update - 8 January 2026

  New:Multiplayer modeReal-time room chat (beta)In Development:Battle featureFixed:Various known issuesThank you for your support!

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