The release of raw .zip archives directly to the community (via Facebook and itch.io) bypassed traditional app store delays, allowing "power users" to test technical builds of the 202 version archive before a wider rollout. 📈 Impact on Future Versions

: Significant improvements to stability for future internet multiplayer features via the "Necromancer" server.

The fixes in the 2021-12-24 update paved the way for the Alpha 3.0 Release in 2023, which introduced: