May 20, 2026


May 20, 2026

Store Applications, Rewards & Event Polish

Play Network

New Features

  • Event Accessibility ResourcesEvent pages can now surface dedicated accessibility resources, keeping important venue and event information easy for players to find
  • Bye RewardsPlayers can now use earned bye rewards during eligible event registration flows, with support for both single-event and multi-event reward choices
  • Clearer Reward TransactionsPlayer transaction history now displays multiple currency rewards more clearly when events award more than one reward type

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed deckbuilder validation and section placement for certain cards in a supported game, including main deck and side deck combinations
  • Fixed card search by name for a supported game so players can find cards reliably in the card gallery and deckbuilder
  • Fixed event registration data showing store coordinates instead of event coordinates for certain off-site events
  • Fixed QR code access in the mobile navigation when player names or emails are especially long
  • Fixed certain deck submissions continuing to show as invalid after the deck had been corrected and re-saved

Improvements

  • Placement rewards now display in a clearer first-place-first order, without exposing internal schema names to players
  • Shipping address entry now requires a structured address selection, improving downstream fulfillment accuracy
  • Card data quality was improved for a supported game, making deck construction rules, card search, and filtering more reliable

Retailer Admin Panel

New Features

  • Player Display Name OverridesTournament organizers can now adjust a player's display name for a specific event from the player detail panel
  • Player Registration BansStores can now prevent specific players from registering for their events when needed for community management
  • Timezone Mismatch NoticesStores now receive clearer notices when event timezones differ from store timezones, with a simpler path to correct the schedule
  • More Precise TimersRound timers now support entering seconds for more precise event timing

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed table sorting on matches and player lists, including preserving sort state across refreshes and navigation
  • Fixed TV mode and timer pages staying stale for some displays when a new round starts
  • Fixed certain auto-closed events getting stuck in setup after stores updated event dates
  • Fixed checkout fee display for some paid events so stores and players see clearer final pricing
  • Fixed VAT entry for some store addresses that were missing regional address metadata

Improvements

  • Infraction detail modals now show richer player, judge, timing, and note context
  • Event end-time estimates now populate more consistently, helping organizers communicate schedule expectations
  • Command menu player jumps now better align with the registrations table, making it easier to land on the selected player

Publisher Platform

New Features

  • Store Application Review UpgradesPublisher reviewers can now edit submitted applications, upload supporting files, preserve answers during changes-requested flows, and use clearer administrative statuses
  • Store Detail EnhancementsStore detail pages now surface capacity, preferred contact information, legacy store identifiers, store employees, related events, and uploaded application files
  • Better Application FilteringStore and application tables now include expanded filters for state, store name, application type, event permissions, authorization, store type, distributor, and program access
  • Bulk Store UpdatesPublishers can now bulk update store fields such as store type and preferred distributor from the stores list
  • Message Template ToolsMessage templates now support tagging and easier creation from send-message dialogs, with more flexible custom reply options
  • Bye Inventory DashboardPublishers now have a dedicated dashboard for earned, active, and consumed bye rewards, plus tools for retroactive grants

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed approved stores not seeing their approved games in the dashboard for some accounts
  • Fixed imported store type and distributor data so migrated stores retain the information needed for event creation, filtering, and reporting
  • Fixed event creation for some recently approved stores after application migration
  • Fixed application submission data visibility for publisher reviewers in certain permission configurations
  • Fixed email previews, template selection, whitespace handling, and application notes behavior across several application-status email flows
  • Fixed several CSV exports so table fields, filters, and event metrics are reflected more accurately in downloaded files

Improvements

  • Application review cards are easier to scan, with clearer separation between submitted answers and form prompts
  • Distributor options are now scoped by allowed countries and regions, making application review and store editing cleaner
  • Store application audit coverage was expanded so reviewers have a clearer operational history
  • Publisher metrics comparisons now count unique players more accurately across selected templates

All Release Notes